Coconut

• Adding Coconut Oil to Your Coffee? Think Before You Try

  Coconut oil in your coffee? Sounds like such a bizarre idea, doesn’t it? But before you go on judging this unique concoction, let’s first know its health benefits and side effects to get the full picture.…

• Prime Minister Modi Never Forgets The Villager-Poor-Farmer: Union Minister Tomar

  According to Tomar, the Prime Minister has also requested more coconut plantations to be planted in the nation in order to expand the number of processing facilities there and the export of goods.…

• World Coconut Day 2022: Know the History, Significance, Theme & Benefits of Coconut

  World Coconut Day is celebrated on 02 September to honour the formation of the Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC). For years, this day is being celebrated to promote and spread the benefits of coconut and its widespread use.…

• Activated Carbon Boosts India’s Coconut & Product Exports by 41% in FY22

  India's activated carbon is gaining popularity in comparison to other producing countries. Germany, Russia, Korea, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and other countries also shipped the product.…

• China Expresses Interest in Importing Indian Coconut Oil

  China is one of the largest importers of coconut oil, with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka as major suppliers. However, if the plan to import coconut oil is implemented, it will undoubtedly benefit the struggling coconut oil industry, which is experiencing low…

• Coconut Development Board Organized Massive Campaign for Coconut Farmers

  As part of the campaign, a Centre of Excellence in Coconut and a Farmer Training cum- Administrative Buildings are being inaugurated in Dhali, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, and Hichachara, South Tripura respectively.…

• Agriculture Minister Tomar to Inaugurate a Public Awareness Campaign on Coconut Cultivation

  A three-day virtual trade fair on coconut products will also be organized to demonstrate the versatile utility of coconut, which includes food, sweeteners, and beverages, as well as non-food products. It allows prospective buyers and traders to take a tour of the various coconut products…

• ‘Kuruthola’- A Unique Product Exported from Kerala for Churches in Europe & UK

  This is a typical distinct product, a different variety of one of Indian origin exported to the world. These fresh tender coconut palm leaves are being sent through courier to 40 locations in different countries & churches in EU & UK.…

• India's Coir Pith Creates a Stir in International Markets

  According to preliminary figures from the Coir Board, coir and product exports increased by 9.7 percent to 62,32 tonnes, with a 17 percent increase in value. It was 3,778 crore in FY 21 with a shipment of over 11 lakh tonnes.…

• 10 Great Ways to Use a Coconut Tree

  In this article, you will get to know top 10 unique ways, in which you can use a coconut tree.…

• Centre Approves MSP For Copra (Dried Coconut) For 2022 Season

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2022 season on Wednesday.…

• Kerala Woman Uses Coconut Shells to Make Beautiful Kitchenware Items; Runs Successful Business

  Mumbai- based Malayalee Maria Kuriacose created her success business tale by producing agricultural products from coconut shells.…

• Why Do We Celebrate World Coconut Day?

  We’ve all at some point heard about the amazing health benefits of coconut. But are we aware about its history and everything that goes into its production?…

• Kerafed will source raw coconut directly from Farmers: Kerala Agriculture Minister

  Kerala Minister of Agriculture, P. Prasad informed that Kerafed, the leading cooperative alliance of coconut producers will to source raw coconut directly from the farmers. The procurement will take place in three districts where prices were initially below Rs.32 per kg, the minister said while…

• Amidst Farmers’ Protest, Central Government Takes the Important Decision of Increasing MSP of this Crop

  For more than two months, farmers are protesting against the new agricultural laws, and are firm on their demand to repeal these laws. And meanwhile, the Central government has taken this important decision.…

• Govt Raises Copra Milling MSP by Rs 375 per Quintal; Copra Ball up to Rs 300/qtl

  On Wednesday, the government approved an increase of Rs 375 per quintal in the minimum support price (MSP) of milling copra and Rs 300 per quintal of ball copra to raise farmers' profits.…

• What is Special about Coconut Flowers?

  Nothing much has been written about the coconut blossom. Coconut flower is an indispensable item in the auspicious moments in Kerala. Whether it is a wedding or a temple festival, the ceremony cannot take place without the use of coconut flowers. Apart from this, coconut…

• This Coconut Day, Know the Stone Fruit more closely

  This Coconut day, let’s know the coconut more closely. Some unknown facts about coconut, health benefits of coconut and some fun facts about it. Firstly, the big question- what coconut actually is…?…

• Farm Tips: Remedy for coconut fungal disease during Rainy Season

  During the rainy season, coconuts are prone to a lot of diseases including Bud Rot, Leaf Blight and Kerala Wilt Diseases.…

• Good News: Tamil Nadu State Government to Procure 40,000 Tonnes of Copra

  Union Government has permitted the Tamil Nadu state government to procure 40,000 tonnes of copra during the current year. The rates will be Rs 99.6 per kg for the former and Rs 103 per kg for the latter.…

• Government Announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Mature Dehusked Coconut

  Government of India has declared Minimum Support Price for mature dehusked coconut for the season 2020 at Rs. 2700 per quintal, thus increasing the MSP by 5.02% from Rs. 2571 per quintal during season 2019.…