India's Coconut and Coir Economy
Coconut and Coir: Recap
A recap of India's coconut and coir economy.
Every part of the coconut has value.
Module recap
- The coconut palm gives food, oil and fibre.
- Copra becomes oil.
- Tender coconuts earn more.
- Coir comes from husks.
- India is the largest coir exporter.
- Coconut oil’s health is debated.
- Climber shortages raise costs.
- New products add value.
- Shells make activated carbon.
- Disease and age cut yields.
- Kerala’s economy has shifted.
Lesson
Value addition raises incomes from a single crop.
The whole palm
A single coconut palm supplies drinks, oil, mats and water filters.
Thinking coconuts are a simple crop
They support many industries.
Key takeaways
- Coconuts support many products.
- Coir is a big export.
- Labour and disease are challenges.
- Value addition helps farmers.
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