‘Very sweet’ variety gives fresh hope to Pineapple farmers in Kerala

January 3, 2024 admin

It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 hectares under pineapple cultivation in Kerala. File photo Farmers are looking at the potential of a pineapple variety, which is yet to be named locally and touted as “very sweet”, suitable for mechanised processing and possibly with shelf life longer than the conventional Mauritius variety widely…

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High import duties; resisting pressure to open agricultural sector important to ensure India’s food security: GTRI

January 1, 2024 admin

Maintaining high import duties on sensitive agricultural commodities like rice and resisting pressure to open up the domestic sector to low tariffs will be crucial for preserving India’s self-sufficiency and ensuring food security for its population, a report said on January 1. Economic think tank GTRI (Global Trade Research Initiative) in its report said that…

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