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Private sector urged to tap potential in agri, horticulture sectors
DR M.V. Rao, Chairman of AP Netherlands Biotechnology Programme, has asked the private sector to step in to tap huge opportunities in agriculture and horticulture. He also asked them to contribute for research and development as their ... More

COMMODITY EXCHANGES


Centre to introduce Warehousing development Bill
THE Government is likely to introduce a Warehousing Development and Regulation Bill in the next Parliament session by making warehouse receipts negotiable for the benefit of farmers and commodity traders, said the Union Agriculture Minister, Mr ... More

WHEAT


Wheat tops Rs 7,500/t; imports may be dearer
Traders warn that the moment India enters the international market as a buyer, prices would further escalate by $10-15 a tonne. More

AQUACULTURE


Trawling ban takes effect in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The monsoon-time trawling ban came into effect within the territorial waters of the State from midnight on Tuesday. The 45-day ban will hold until July 29, an official spokesman quoted the Fisheries Minister, Mr ... More

INSIGHT


Crop protection products — Data-holder deserves a better deal
The original registrant of a crop protection product demonstrates its safety and efficacy to the regulator, and is committed to quality and stewardship through the product's life cycle. Farmers bank on him for new solutions to meet their crop protec tion needs. He should thus be assured of a certain period of data exclusivity during which he can recover the huge costs incurred in developing the product, says Uttam Gupta. More

INSURANCE


Weather insurance: Taking on the Rain God
RECENTLY, a photo in a business daily featured Mr Suparas Bhandari, Chairman and Managing Director of the Agricultural Insurance Company (AIC), alongside the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram. The Finance Minister, the accompanying report said, ... More

RUBBER


Rubber prices up on lack of sellers
SPOT rubber rates bounced back on Tuesday. After a steady opening, market turned firm as it was difficult to find quantum sellers at lower levels. Meanwhile, the proposed strike of the workers in the plantation sector could not be averted as ... More

TEA


Tata Tea mulls acquiring more global brands
KOCHI, which was looking after the erstwhile south Indian plantations business of Tata Tea, will be transformed into its export hub, while Bangalore will be elevated to the position of the marketing and supply chain centre of the company. The ... More

Tea exports to West Asia, North Africa increase
INDIAN tea exports to the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region rose significantly in 2004 to 61 million kg (mkg). Prospects for for 2005 are good as both Iran and Egypt have reopened their markets for imports and economic activity has ... More

Record offering slated for Coonoor tea sales this week
A RECORD volume of 18.42 lakh kg of teas has been catalogued for the auctions to be conducted by the Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) on Thursday and Friday. Considering the huge volume, the auctions are expected to continue on Saturday as ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS


EOUs/SEZs dealing in spices must register with board
The objective behind the move is to ensure quality of spices exported. More


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