India is the third largest producer of coconuts and is aiming to become the first

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India, with its potential to become the world's leading coconut producer, is focusing on boosting its coconut industry, currently positioned as the third-largest globally behind Indonesia and the Philippines. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) emphasizes the importance of coconut production due to its zero-waste nature and the income it generates for over 12 million people in India. The states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are the main contributors to India's coconut production. Additionally, coconut milk, a by-product of the coconut palm, is highlighted for its benefits, particularly for those with lactose intolerance or who follow a strict vegetarian diet.

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India, the world's third-largest producer of coconuts, has the potential to become the world's leading producer of coconuts, said Sanjay Kumar Singh, deputy director general (horticultural sciences) at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), while speaking on the occasion of International Coconut Day, which is celebrated on September 2. "India is currently hovering between second and third place in the global coconut economy. We [India] need to become number one," Business Line quotes Singh as saying. According to the newspaper, Indonesia is the world's top producer, having harvested 17.2 million tonnes of coconut last year, followed by the Philippines (14.9 million tonnes) and India (13.3 million tonnes). "Coconut is one of the crops that falls under the zero-waste category. Every part of the plant generates income. That is what makes it unique," Singh added. The coconut palm provides livelihood opportunities for over 12 million people in India. Coconut production in ...

출처: Kvedomosti