The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, June 22, 2004

RUBBER
Upasi sets up task force to promote rubber wood
THE United Planters Association of Southern India (Upasi) has constituted Indian Rubber Wood Task Force (IRWTF) for the promotion of rubber wood in the country. With the efforts of Rubber Board and IRWTF, the Bureau of Indian Standards has ... More

Mixed trend in rubber prices
THE physical rubber prices showed a mixed trend on Monday. RSS 4 declined to Rs 66.50 against Rs 67 on Friday. While selling from certain traders at higher levels coupled with strong buyers' resistance induced weakness on sheet rubber and ... More

FOODGRAINS
Grain exports may fall below 10 lakh t
FOODGRAIN exports from the country could decline to below 10 lakh tonnes this fiscal, according to exporters and industry sources. ``No new contracts are being signed since the Government has not come out with an export policy. There is a ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
`High coconut oil prices rule out biodiesel variant'
HIGH ruling prices of coconut oil discount the possibility of coconut-growing tracts in India replicating the Philippine example of implementing a groundbreaking biodiesel technology. The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has entered into an ... More

Spiralling coconut oil!
A retail vendor selling coconut oil in Kochi. The rise in coconut oil prices is reported to have resulted in large-scale adulteration. Non-availability of copra due to continuous rains has led to spurt in prices forcing consumers to shift to ... More

Soyameal exports may top 40 lakh t next year
SOYAMEAL exports from the country are projected to touch 40 lakh tonnes during the next oil year (November 2004-October 2005). Based on the feedback and information received at the start of the sowing season, Soyabean Processors Association of ... More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY
AP Assembly passes farmers' credit moratorium Bill
The State Assembly on Monday adopted the AP Farmers Agricultural Debts (Moratorium) Bill amid protest from the members of the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The legislation provides for declaration of a moratorium on farm-related debts in ... More