The Hindu Business Line : Monday, May 27, 2002

Tech-flow from cosy labs to Bengal's hinterlands
INSTEAD of carrying out research activities in the cool confines of laboratories, the scientists and extension workers connected with animal husbandry and fishery in West Bengal are focusing on the upgradation of existing rural techniques for ... More

TEA

Tea review meet tomorrow
The meeting is also expected to address the issue of the utilisation of the funds available to profit-making tea firms under Section 33 AB of the Income Tax Act. More

Leaf teas in demand at Kochi sale
A MIXED trend persisted for almost all varieties of tea at the Kochi tea auction. Though the leaf sale witnessed a good general demand, it was comparatively low for dust varieties. The dust sale witnessed only a fair general demand and the ... More

PRECIOUS METALS

`Accursed hunger for gold'
THE precious yellow metal has always lured mankind. History of gold exploration is lined with periods of famous gold rushes, which had ignited the passion. Such is the appetite for gold that it seems the human race carries an "accursed hunger for ... More

FOODGRAINS

Shirke Structurals bags Russian silo order
THE agro division of Shirke Structurals Pvt Ltd, part of the Pune-based Shirke group of companies, has bagged an order from Russia for its GIC (galvanised iron corrugated) silo storage systems. Speaking to reporters after flagging off of the ... More

COTTON

Downward correction in cotton futures
Cotton futures on the New York Cotton Exchange settled slightly lower on Friday ahead of a long weekend. NYCE will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The National Cotton Council pegged April consumption on a ... More

COCONUT & COPRA

Infam coconut processing unit at Angamally

COFFEE

Global coffee market watching El Nino, Brazil crop
WHILE demand conditions are stable and prices are near historic lows, developments on the weather front and size of Brazilian crop are two critical factors likely to impact the global coffee market in near future. El Nino, the weather ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS

Cardamom rules firm
CARDAMOM prices are expected to remain firm due to thin supply and increased demand. In the absence of crop arrivals, auctions had to be stopped in late April. The maximum price quoted at the last auction was Rs 747 per kg. In the open market, ... More

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