The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, November 12, 2002

US shrimp group defers dumping suit
THE newly-formed US Shrimp Industry Association, comprising representatives from eight southern States in the US, has decided to put on hold its decision to file an anti-dumping suit against seven countries, including India, whose rock-bottom ... More

Winter school on mariculture begins

FLORICULTURE

Floriculture training programme
KOCHI: The Small Industries Service Institute, Thrissur will conduct a month-long training programme in floriculture, cultivation of medicinal plants and mushroom cultivation. A release said that educated unemployed youths between 18 and ... More

HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Call to park more funds in farm sector
THERE is a need to increase investments in agriculture, according to the Planning Commission member, Mr Sompal. Considering higher and faster returns on investment from agriculture compared to other sectors such as manufacturing etc, there was ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL

GM mustard: Playing havoc with food chain
Notwithstanding the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee's excitement over the development of a genetically modified mustard, it remains that the alien genes in mustard come laced with potential dangers. Surprisingly, the average citizen, who uses mustard for various purposes, is not even being consulted, says Devinder Sharma. More

Kharif oilseeds production seen down 21 per cent
THE kharif output of seven major oilseeds in the country is seen declining 21 per cent this year while edible oil availability for domestic consumption from these crops could decline by 29 per cent. According to trade estimates made at the ... More

COFFEE

Coffee Board plans hedging mechanism
THE Union Government is looking at long-term measures for stabilising the incomes of small growers, said Ms Lakshmi Venkatachalam, Chairperson, Coffee board, has said. The Government is also planning more systematic intervention to bail-out ... More

Amul to offer `gutkha coffee'
THE Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has come up with a `gutkha', in which the tobacco component has been replaced by coffee. "The prototype is lying in my office," said Ms Lakshmi Venkatachalam, Chairperson of Coffee ... More

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Ministry opposes Cargill 100% outfit
THE External Affairs Ministry is believed to have opposed the Singapore-based Cargill International's proposal to set up a 100 per cent subsidiary in India. The US-based commodity trading giant Cargill Inc has firmed up plans to set up its second ... More

EVENTS

Global aluminium meet in April
BANGALORE: The fourth international conference on aluminium, INCAL 2003, will be held in Delhi from April 23 to 25. The three-day meet is expected attract participation form about 1,000 delegates from various countries and will focus key ... More

STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS

Indocert inks pact with Swiss Govt
INDOCERT, the Indian Organic Certification Agency, which was given the national accreditation by the Spices Board last month, has now signed an official agreement with the Swiss Government authorities for availing its support. Under this ... More

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