AGRI-BIZ & COMMODITIES
FARM CREDIT
Banks implement relief package for debt-stressed dists
The commercial banks have implemented the Central relief package announced for three debt-stressed districts. . This was revealed at the meeting of the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) held here on Tuesday. The meeting was informed that ...
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RICE
Manjilas targets a wider market for rice products
Targets turnover of Rs 121-cr this fiscal
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WHEAT
Manual harvesting stages a comeback
Since the eighties, farmers in Punjab and Haryana have taken to combines in a big way, so much so that these machines harvest roughly three-fourths of the wheat and paddy grown in this premier granary belt. "With a combine, I harvest, thresh ...
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FERTILISERS
No shortage of fertilisers seen for kharif season
`Contingency plan in case of sudden spurt in demand'
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PLANTATIONS
Arecanut prices slip
The price of new arecanut has slipped to Rs 70-75 a kg following low demand from the north Indian circles. Though there were reports of curbs on import, again fresh arrival from Indonesia has seriously affected the indigenous ...
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RUBBER
Spot rubber remains unchanged
The domestic physical rubber prices continued to remain neutral on Tuesday. The trading activities were in an extremely low key as there was no trend setting factors in the market to enhance the volumes. An almost steady trend in the Japanese ...
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TEA
Tea prices ease at Coimbatore auctions
The total offerings at the Tea Trade Association, Coimbatore, amounted to 3.51 lakh kg of tea of which leaf grades accounted for 1.50 lakh kg and the rest dust. There was fair demand for the orthodox leaf grades. All sorts tended lower by Rs 2 ...
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Dusts evoke good response at Kolkata
At the auctions held last week in three tea auction centres in Kolkata, Siliguri and Guwahati, CTC and dust offerings evoked good response. Assam CTCs sold at irregular rates following quality with prices of good brokens ranging between Rs 110 ...
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CREDIT POLICY
RBI policy: Move to allow producers hedge risks welcome
Volatility in global market impacts domestic metals market
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OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL
Global vegoil meet in Jakarta
A premier event of the global vegetable oil industry Globoil International 2007 will be held in Jakarta (Indonesia) during May 1-3. The event will bring together industry majors from many parts of the world to take stock of the current market ...
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COCONUT & COPRA
Vehicle for vending tender coconut water
One of the primary measures required for increasing the production and consumption of tender coconut water as an eco-friendly and cost-effective soft drink substitute is to dispense it in clean and hygienic conditions, the Coconut Development ...
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Coconut palms replantation at Rs 4,600-cr outlay
The Coconut Development Board will undertake replanting of coconut palms in a total area of 4.5 lakh hectares spread all over the country involving a total expenditure of Rs 4,600 crore. Addressing a press conference here, the Union Minister of ...
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CASHEW
Abolition of sales tax on cashew: Exporters relieved
Council asks Govt to help boost agro-exports
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TOBACCO
Regulatory body for monitoring tobacco laws likely
The Government will set up a national regulatory authority to monitor and implement tobacco control laws. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, in the Capital on Tuesday. The ...
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SPICES & CONDIMENTS
Low unit value leads to rise in spices import
Fresh/dry ginger, turmeric shipments show the way
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Boom in retail, real estate hits grape exports
Andhra Pradesh output down to 60,000 tonnes this year
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TOURISM
Coffee kingdom beckons
BLOSSOM TIME: Due to timely rains this year, coffee flower blossom is attracting tourists at Kodagu district Shanivarasanthe and surrounding areas. Shanivarasanthe is situated 235 kms from Bangalore (6 hours journey). Best time to visit Kodagu is ...
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