Gandhinagar, May 13 (IANS) Gujarat has reported a 20 per cent rise in tender coconut production over the past two years, with total annual output now estimated at around 26 crore coconuts, according to state horticulture data. The increase has been recorded alongside the steady expansion of coconut cultivation across the state’s coastal districts, reflecting a gradual shift towards horticulture-led farming.Official figures show that coconut cultivation is currently spread over approximatel…
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Coimbatore, April 27 (IANS) Tender coconut exports from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district have been severely disrupted over the past two months, with shipments to key international markets coming to a halt due to escalating freight charges and prolonged transit delays linked to the Iran–Israel conflict. The sharp increase in shipping costs, coupled with uncertainty over delivery timelines, has rendered exports commercially unviable for traders.As a result, several consignments have …
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday held an extensive post-Budget consultation in Chennai with coconut farmers, scientists, agricultural experts, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening India’s coconut sector and improving farmers’ incomes. The meeting focused on the challenges faced by coconut growers and explored ways to increase productivity, promote value addition,…
Amaravati, Feb 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday, sought the completion of ongoing railway projects and sanction of new railway lines for the state. The Chief Minister met the Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and submitted a detailed memorandum. He also sought introduction of additional train services in Andhra Pradesh.During the meeting, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu referred to the high-speed railway corridors announced in the recent …