Campco releases Ayush and Poushtik manures under its brand for arecanut farmers
The Hindu
Campco releases Ayush and Poushtik fertilisers to improve soil fertility and yield. The multi-state cooperative has earned Rs. 22 crore profit so far and is expected to register Rs. 30 crore profit. Amendments to by-laws allow for procurement of other horticulture produces. GST on arecanut affects farmers, delegation to meet Union Finance Minister. Research report to be submitted to Supreme Court.
The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative Ltd., (CAMPCO) on Wednesday, September 27, released Ayush and Poushtik fertilisers during its annual general meeting in Mangaluru.
Former minister and Tirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra, Campco President A Kishore Kumar Kodgi and others released the products that are aimed at improving soil fertility and the yield.
While Campco Ayush is an organic manure, Poushtik is a fertiliser comprising Zinc and Boron, Mr. Kodgi said adding the products would be available in the market by November-end. The two fertilisers could be used for other crops too along with arecanut, he said.
Rs. 22 cr profit
Mr. Kodgi said the multi-state cooperative has earned Rs. 22 crore profit so far from April during the current financial year and is expected to register Rs. 30 crore profit during the financial year. It has made good the Rs. 12 crore loss suffered in 2022-23.
The President said a scientists team from the USA is researching on the yellow leaf disease; the final result is expected in about three months. Similarly, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru and Nitte (Deemed to be University), through their research have said arecanut would not cause cancer.
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