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Domestic rubber prices have hit a historic ₹300 per kg in Kerala’s Kottayam and Kochi markets, driven by a supply shortage and stronger demand for sheet rubber.
Domestic rubber prices reached a record high of 284.50 rupees per kg in Kottayam and Kochi.
A labour shortage prompts women in Kerala to learn latex harvesting. Inspired by training programmes, they gain certification and additional income, challenging traditional gender roles in this male-dominated field.
The Sirimavo-Shastri Pact (1964) and later pacts addressed the status of ‘Indian Tamils’ in Ceylon, with India accepting repatriates who adapted to plantation work in Kerala.
Despite the damage, experts have decided not to cut away any branches or major parts of the tree unless absolutely necessary. The current line of treatment has been deemed satisfactory by the visiting experts, and the collaborative effort aims to ensure that this living monument continues to stand for years to come.
A 63-year-old nursery housing rare rubber planting materials may become a National Rubber Museum. This transformation hinges on the permanent transfer of leased land, currently facing renewal challenges and potential acquisition.
This price hike aims to alleviate the financial pressure on rubber farmers facing higher production costs.
Rubber grow bags are a new value-added product manufactured by Rubfam, a collective of rubber producers.
Hazardous plantation locals are facing increasing threats from an overgrown Rubber Board experimental plantation in Thombikandam.
RubFab, developed by the Rubber Research Institute of India, is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic made from natural rubber latex.
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