The Hindu Business Line : Monday, August 11, 2003

Unique approach to farm trade
IF the novel scheme introduced by the Vegetable and Fruits Promotion Council, Keralam (VFPCK) is implemented throughout the State, Kerala will become self-sufficient in vegetable production in 10 years, it is felt. Cultivation of vegetables, ... More

RUBBER

Rubber rally may go on
Bullish fundamentals, declining supply and robust demand that kept prices firmer during last week would continue to support prices in the week ahead. More

TEA

Bumpy road ahead for tea exports to Pakistan
THE recent delegation of producers to Pakistan has reiterated that prices, more than politics, determine the country's exports to that country. At the current rates of offer by Pakistani importers against the demand by Indian exporters, it ... More

Tea Board training to set up agri-clinics
IN a bid to supplement extension services for tea growers in the Nilgiris region, the Tea Board is conducting a one month residential training course on setting up of agri-clinics and agri-business centres for agricultural extension ... More

COTTON

Upward tweak seen in cotton
NYCE cotton futures settled quite strong on Friday recovering earlier losses with most participants waiting for USDA's crop report on Tuesday. Market Participants will be waiting to see if it shows a largely-anticipated decline from its last ... More

JUTE

Hike in grains output saves jute sector — Goods production stable at 16 lakh tonnes
PRODUCTION of jute goods in the last six years has remained more or less stable around the 15-16 lakh tonnes despite the popular notion that golden fibre is gradually losing its market share in the packaging industry. According to the official ... More

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