The Hindu Business Line : Friday, January 11, 2008

CLIMATE & WEATHER
‘Change of guard’ aids shift in weather
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 10 An abominably dry and cold winter in the north and northwest India has given way to the prevailing wet and humid climes thanks largely due to a fortuitous substitution of the ‘weather guard’ dictating ... More

AQUACULTURE
Low value-added forms hampering tuna exports
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HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Plan for national horticulture research centre at Nelliampathy
A national horticulture research centre will be established at the orange and vegetable farm in Nelliampathy, as part of the plan to revive the farm.This was decided at a review meeting of the State Horticulture Mission here, presided ... More

PESTICIDES
Pesticide residue: EU sets new maximum levels
Indian embassy in Brussels sends note to EPCs in India More

PLANTATIONS
Cocoa prices unchanged
Except minor variations in the market the price of cocoa remained unchanged during the last few weeks. The excess rains at the end of 2007 has considerably affected the production which is reported to be 30 per cent less than the preceding year. ... More

RUBBER
Last date for rubber planting aid extended
Kottayam, Jan. 10 Rubber Board has extended the last date for submitting planting subsidy applications in respect of areas replanted and newly planted in 2007 up to February 29. Applications can be submitted in the form available at the ... More

Spot rubber rules weak
Kottayam, Jan. 10 Physical rubber ruled weak on Thursday. The sentiments were partly affected by the declines in international futures and sheet rubber moved down to Rs 94.75 and Rs 94.50 a kg from Rs 95 and Rs 95.50 a kg respectively at ... More

SILK
Call to take up sericulture activities
Karur, Jan. 10 The Karur District Collector, Mr T.N. Venkatesh, has urged the farmers to take up sericulture activities such as silkworm rearing and mulberry cultivation utilising the government-sponsored subsidy-cum-loan schemes. ... More

COCONUT & COPRA
Support price of copra raised by Rs 40/quintal for 2008
New Delhi, Jan. 10 The Government has decided to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of copra by Rs 40 per quintal on both the milling and ball varieties.“In order to safeguard the interest of coconut growers in the country, ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Chilli futures tumble on weak demand
Mumbai, Jan 10 Chilli futures in NCDEX tumbled 3.53 per cent on weak demand in the physical market coupled with offloading of old stocks.Kapas fell 1.42 per cent to Rs 494 per 20 kg on profit taking on recent rally. Guar seed futures ... More

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