Bullish global prices may slow pepper imports and spur exports, say growers

[ad_1] The prevailing bullish trend in global pepper prices will likely provide some relief to the Indian growers. The increase in global price, growers said, has brought parity between the domestic prices and the landed cost of the imported pepper,...

‘Abnormal weather cause for concern for fruit and plantations crops’

[ad_1] The abnormal weather patterns triggered by El Nino are a cause for concern for horticulture crops especially fruit and plantations crops, said Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticultural Sciences), Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR). While the Southern...