The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, April 29, 2004

ANIMALS & LIVESTOCK
Call for breed development to spur AP dairy sector
THERE is an urgent need to develop better breeds to improve milk yields and bring about qualitative changes in the dairy sector and veterinarians should work in that direction, Mr A. Tulasi Rao, Chairman of Visakha Co-operative Dairy, has ... More

CULTIVATION
Outlook seen bullish for drip irrigation growth
NETAFIM, the $330-million global irrigation solutions major headquartered in Israel, is very bullish about the growth prospects for drip irrigation systems in the country. ``Many people wonder why the technology is not spreading here, without ... More

AQUACULTURE
Summer bonanza!
Fishermen display a couple of crabs caught by them about 5 km from the Chennai harbour. The beginning of summer is also the beginning of the fishing season in Tamil Nadu when the sea is calmer and they can get crabs, prawns and some exotic fish. ... More

RUBBER
Rubber steady
SPOT rubber prices were steady on Wednesday. According to sources, market is sustaining at the current levels on covering purchases. The rates might surrender further once these purchases from the covering groups are over, in the absence of fresh ... More

GOLD & SILVER
Gold output up 20 per cent
GOLD production in the country during fiscal 2003-04 stood at 10,198 kg as against a target of 8,274 kg. Production during the year marked a 20.7 per cent increase compared to 8,445.5 kg produced in 2002-03, according to an official ... More

CASHEW
Raw cashew nut shortage fuels import dependence
LIMITED availability of raw cashew nuts in the country has led to the the cashew industry's increasing dependence on imports. In recent years, imports have gone up steadily, increasing the forex outgo. The rise in the raw nut prices in ... More

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