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Manila bars Indian rice from global tenders
A SACK-like odour allegedly in Indian rice shipments to the Philippines has resulted in Manila excluding New Delhi from global tenders to purchase the foodgrain this year. But the country's exporters deny that there could have been odour in the ... More

AQUACULTURE


Japan plans tractability system for food items — Indian shrimp may be included in study
THE Japanese Government's plans to introduce tractability (traceability) system for all food items, including imported ones, to ensure food safety while dealing with all items marketed in Japan, could have serious implications for Indian food ... More

TEA


Returns from tea sales fall
TEA producers, who sell through the three auction centres in the South— Coonoor, Coimbatore and Kochi— have registered lower overall realisations this year than during the corresponding period last year. The overall realisations have ... More

AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS


Nabard to focus on co-financing projects
THE National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) will focus on co-financing agriculture projects during 2003-04, according to Mr C.R. Patnaik, Chief General Manager, Nabard Regional Office, Chennai. Mr Patnaik was addressing a ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS


Govt nod for 3 spices export promotion plans
THE Union Government has approved three schemes proposed by the Spices Board for development of exports from the country during the current plan period. For adoption of high-tech and technology upgradation, assistance would be available to the ... More

Upasi against zero duty Lankan pepper imports
PEPPER growers in the country are upset over the Government's decision to allow duty-free import of Sri Lankan pepper for domestic consumption. The move has come at a time when pepper prices in the country have been showing a declining trend. ... More

EVENTS


Pondy to host aquaculture expo
SHRIMP farms are faced with limitations on the use of chemicals including antibiotics while they have to tackle shrimp disease outbreaks. Prevention through better pond management is the answer, which will be the theme of a national conference ... More
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