Agriculture
Al-Kabeer sets up bio-methanation unit
AL-KABEER Exports Pvt. Ltd (AKEL), a 100 per cent export-oriented, integrated meat processing unit at Rudraram village in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh, has set up a bio-methanation plant.
Commodities
Sundrop relaunched in two new variants
AGRO Tech Foods Ltd (AFTL), belonging to the global food major ConAgra, has relaunched its flagship Sundrop brand following a sharp rise in sunflower oil prices.
Horticulture
AP to host horticulture show
HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Horticulture Department is organising a three-day horticulture show next month to enable the farmers to adapt to new technologies and innovative concepts.
Plantations
Cardamom prices recover
CARDAMOM prices have started rising after the decline witnessed during the last couple of weeks at the major auction centres in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Cashew exports may drop by Rs 150 cr
IF the current trend is any indication, the export of cashew kernels during the current fiscal is likely to fall in terms of value by around Rs 150 crore as compared to last year, though the quantity is likely to be maintained.
Pepper prices up on buying support
PEPPER trading witnessed an upswing both in spot and futures prices on buying support and short supply at the terminal market here on Thursday.
Rubber
Rubber industry upset over import curbs
THE All-India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) has expressed its ire against the Government's latest move to allow imports of natural rubber only through the ports of Kolkata and Vishakapatnam.
RBI fiat to co-ops on rubber credit
In a development that has provided some relief to the rubber cultivators, the Reserve Bank has asked the co-operative rural banks to return the compound interest levied on credit extended for planting rubber. The credit of 14 years' duration is disbursed
in seven annual instalments.
