The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, October 08, 2002

TN Govt against cut in plantation wages
COIMBATORE: Even while expressing concern about the crisis afflicting the plantation sector, the Tamil Nadu Minister for Tourism, Mr A. Miller, categorically stated that the Government would not concede the industry's demand for wage ... More

RUBBER

Rubber market stays sluggish
RUBBER prices ruled steady on Monday without any ups and downs as the market appeared generally sluggish. The inflow to the market improved slightly on reports of renewed enthusiasm as rainfall occurred at many places in the plantation ... More

TEA

Higher orthodox tea production must for survival
THE Tea Board is strongly advising the industry to go for more orthodox teas as all over the world the consumption of orthodox teas is picking up. India is clearly losing its ground in the Russian market with its inability to supply the ... More

Portal on tea trade by March
THE Tea Board has proposed to set up an information portal for the benefit of its stakeholders. The portal is expected to be activated by March 2003. Mr Vikram Kapur, Director of Tea Board and Chairman of the IT Task Force constituted by the ... More

Mixed trend in Kochi tea sale
TEA prices for dust and leaf teas witnessed a mixed trend last week at the Kochi tea auction held here. In the dust sales, 7,34,000 kg were on offer. High-priced CTCs were easier byRe 1-2 and at times more. Prices quoted were best CTC Rs 60-76, ... More

FOODGRAINS

US opposes EU move to protect basmati rice
THE US has opposed a European Union (EU) initiative in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to protect products with unique geographical indications, including basmati rice and Darjeeling tea. The EU had launched the initiative as a follow-up to ... More

COIR

Coir Board plans buyer-seller meets
IN the emerging context of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation, the role of Coir Board is being redefined - it is being called upon to take up the role of a provider and regulator. In the new set up, Coir Board is reformulating ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL

KL oil meet to discuss Indian protection
THE Oils and Fats International Congress 2002 (OFIC 2002) to be held here this week is getting ready for a great start with several hundred delegates from across the world participating. Over the next three days, diverse issues covering oils ... More

Oil Palm India pays Rs 13.59-lakh dividend
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Oil Palm India Ltd, a joint sector project under the Ministry of Agriculture, has paid a dividend of Rs 13.59 lakh in 2001-02. A loss-making firm in the initial years, Oil Palm has been able to turn around and register ... More

Solvent extractors' assn

EVENTS

Good response at Sharjah Food Fair
INDIAN companies that participated in the recently concluded Food Fair 2002 in Sharjah have initiated several business deals that could see the launch of more Indian food products in the UAE market. Mr Saleem Sheikh, Project and Senior Sales ... More

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