Agriculture
Bollworm infestation in North Zone cotton - A burning issue
Boll-worm infestation in North Zone cotton is said to have reached alarming proportions during the current year. The crop yield loss is estimated to have peaked to 60 per cent in Punjab cotton belt alone.

M & M in agri-input distribution and retailing
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, the leading tractor and utility vehicles manufacturer, has entered into agri-inputs distributorship and retailing through a subsidiary, Mahindra ShubhLabh Services Ltd (MSSL).

Aquaculture
CMFRI revamp to boost fisheries
THE recent upgradation of the regional centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) at Vizag is expected to give a significant boost to development of the fishery sector along the eastern coast of the country.

Commodities
Cotton linters export restriction opposed
At a time when agricultural commodity exports are slipping and expanded cotton production this season is threatening to depress domestic prices, the Ministry of Commerce has imposed restrictions on export of cotton linters.

Corporate
Trade unions oppose NJMC privatisation
ABOUT 17 trade unions (TUs) operating in the jute industry have decided at a convention here to oppose the privatisation of the National Jute Manufactures' Corporation (NJMC). The TUs will demonstrate before Parliament on November 26.

Tea
Indian tea to cheer Afghan refugees
THE tea industry is gearing up to donate tea and money for the Afghan refugees under the Tea For Peace programme and the move has immediately inspired the whole of India Inc to come together and expand the kitty of the relief material.

Assam tea firm at Guwahati sale
CTC offerings at Guwahati sale No. 42 on October 15 and 16 opened to good general demand which slackened with the progress sale.

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