Coconut Board in process to develop a 40 ha farm in Gujarat
September 12, 2015
Junagadh
Gujarat grows Rs 29.50 crore coconuts every year. Sorath belt of Saurasthra region is leading among all districts in this field.
Sorath belt includes Mangrol, Chorwad and Veraval areas of coastal Saurashtra where coconut trees are present in 11250 ha area.
Mangrol belt contributes 75% to total coconut market in Gujarat.
Junagadh district produces Rs 13.17 crore coconuts.
A workshop by central government arm Coconut Development Board was held today at Junagadh based Krushi University.
Gujarat is on 6th position among coconut growing states in India in terms of area covered. Gujarat is on 7th position in productivity of coconut.
Coconuts grown in coastal Saurashtra sent to various states including Delhi and Punjab.
Coconut board is in process to develop a 40 ha farm for research and growth into coconut farming.
– DeshGujarat
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