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Export of Ongole cattle embryos soon
THE Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) is considering export of the frozen embryos of Ongole cattle following a break-through achieved by its scientists at the livestock research station (LRS) in Guntur in application of the ... More

STORAGE


Business turns cold for storage units
LIKE everything else connected to agriculture, the cold storage business is also vulnerable to weather conditions. Cold storages were seen as an answer to the problem of post-harvest losses. During boom times, farmers could store their produce ... More

AQUACULTURE


Japan kindles shrimp hopes with small buys
HOPES of Japan picking up shrimp stocks have revived with a few contracts confirmed last week at $12.30 per kg 16/20 counts black tiger. However, there is no reason for optimism, according to market sources. There have been a few enquiries from ... More

HORTICULTURE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES


Nendran banana turns hot on low arrivals
NENDRAN banana prices have touched a recent high of Rs.10.50 a kg at the Tiruchy banana mandi this week. Trade sources say this has been the highest quoted rate in recent months and the prices are expected to rise further in the coming ... More

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RUBBER


Rubber steady
rubberRUBBER prices continued to stagnate on Wednesday with no changes on reports of improved supply to the market. Prices, which started stagnating since February 10, stayed inactive for the last 10 days. The market sentiments mostly depended ... More

TEA


Tea fraternity to sink differences for global meet
IT is an intriguing ball game for those in the tea industry. Vindictive foes are now most eager to turn helpful buddies in the larger interests of the industry. This will be witnessed in the first week of next month. In New Delhi, Tea Board ... More

TOBACCO


Cabinet clears tobacco, electricity Bills
THE Union Cabinet today approved the amended Cigarettes and other Tobacco Product (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Bill. The Bill was approved after incorporating the ... More

CO-OPERATIVES


SBM funding Hopcoms procurement
STATE Bank of Mysore (SBM) has started funding procurement by the Horticultural Produce Co-operative Marketing Societies (Hopcoms), sources said. The move is in line with bank's thrust on agriculture credit enhancement. Moreover, the bank is ... More
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