Agriculture
`Food, plants bio-tech items unduly risky'
THERE is no significant difference between plant varieties created using agricultural bio-technology and similar plants created using traditional cross-breeding, a report of the US House of Representatives Sub-Committee has concluded.

In-built mechanism in production cycle vital -- `Coir industry must upgrade quality'
INTRODUCTION of in-built mechanisms in the production cycle of coir products is necessary for maintenance and upgradation of the quality of coir yarn and coir products to meet the needs of the quality conscious consumers.

Bengal panel moots agro-industry promotion policy
THE task force on the agro-industries sector, set up by the West Bengal Government, has suggested a clutch of measures to boost exports. It has stressed the need for an integrated agro-industry promotion policy.

Aquaculture
Scampi cultivation holds out hope
FRESHWATER prawn cultivation has increased in the last two years and is set to grow several fold. Known in the trade as scampi, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, has emerged as an additional option to black tiger (Penaeus monodon) cultivation, according to indu stry sources.

Plantations
Good demand at Guwahati auction
GUWAHATI: Guwahati sale No. 21 (May 23 & 24) saw good demand for clean and liquoring Assam brokens though prices were slightly lower than last level. The remainder, however, met with only fair enquiry and prices eased by Rs. 4-6.

Tea market firm at Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: Despite the dip in the rate of high-priced teas by Rs. 2-3 per kg, market demand remained generally firm at the weekly auctions held here.

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