CAMPCO to procure coconuts from farmers on pilot basis
The Hindu
Initially they’ll be bought in Puttur, Sullia
Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (CAMPCO) Ltd. will procure coconut from farmers on a pilot basis in the coming days, according to president A. Kishore Kumar Kodgi.
Speaking at the 47th annual general body meeting of the cooperative here on Saturday, he said that initially coconuts will be purchased from farmers in Puttur and Sullia taluks. If the procurement becomes a success later it will be extended to other places.
The cooperative has plans to market the copra on its own brand, he said, adding that in addition to arecanut, CAMPCO has been purchasing rubber and pepper from farmers.
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