The Hindu Business Line : Monday, September 15, 2003

Lack of awareness deprives Kerala farmers of subsidy scheme
LACK of awareness about the availability of financial assistance such as capital investment subsidy scheme from the National Horticulture Board (NHB) seems to be depriving small and medium farmers of this facility in the rural districts of the ... More

FOREIGN TRADE

Deveshwar to lead CII team to Israel
THE Chairman of ITC, Mr Y.C. Deveshwar, is leading a delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to Israel for exploring areas of cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture. During the four-day visit, the ... More

HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES

It's apple time now!
Its apple time now at Bangalore with prices crashing to Rs 30 per kg from Rs 90 per kg two months ago.

POWER

APTransco to import power for farm use
IN a bid to save the standing crops during the current kharif season across the State, the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (AP Transco) has decided to adopt a three-pronged strategy, including importing power from various ... More

RUBBER

Uptrend likely in rubber prices
THE rubber market opened on a steady note after Onam on Tuesday. The market remained inactive on the first day but the mood changed from Wednesday onwards. The covering group reappeared on the trading floors with quantum purchase orders and the ... More

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Cotton prices in for correction
NYCE cotton futures exploded higher reaching its highest level since December 2000, on the back of smaller crops in China and the US, the world's top cotton producers. The last time cotton was trading above that level was in 1998, with nearby ... More

WATER

MLAs on fast for Krishna water
THREE Congress MLAs and five other leaders launched an indefinite hunger strike here (it being the Krishna district headquarters town) from Saturday to press the State Government for release of more water to save the standing paddy crop in the ... More

COTTON

Africa, EU nations slam WTO cotton plan
THE ongoing Fifth Ministerial Conference of the WTO saw sectoral initiative by four West and Central African (WCA) countries to address rich country subsidies that distort global cotton prices and negatively affect the livelihood of millions of ... More

STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS

Public awareness on food quality, safety norms low: Study
Consumers were most concerned about the manufacturing details of the food product, ISI/Agmark indication and quality of seal. More

TRENDS

Pinch after the feast
With the Onam celebrations over, prices of vegetables have begun an upward climb. Kerala, which relies heavily on neighbouring States for vegetables, is witnessing a shortage in many places. (Below) Coconut oil has become dearer in the State, the ... More

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