‘Export potential high for plantation sector’

  • September 22, 2024
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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‘Export potential high for plantation sector’

Sub: Geo

Sec: Eco Geo

Context:

  • Plantation commodities and their value-added products have significant export potential.

Key Export Statistics:

  1. Tea: 260 million kg exported last fiscal year
  2. Coffee: $1.29 billion worth of exports
  3. Spices:9% consistent growth rate (CAGR)

Value Addition in Exports:

  • Spices: Nearly 50% of exports are value-added products
  • Coffee: 38% of exports are value-added products

Sector-Specific financial assistance:

  1. Coffee:
    • Annual allocation increased from ₹220 crore to ₹300 crore
    • Focus on mechanization and quality improvement
  2. Tea:
    • Funding for ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ raised from ₹290.81 crore to ₹528.97 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26
    • Operational guidelines for the scheme recently issued
Plantation CropGrowth ConditionsMajor Producing Regions
Tea
  • Tropical and subtropical climates, well-drained acidic soil, high rainfall.
  • Requires shade to grow, thrives in hilly terrain. Perennial shrub leaves used to make tea.
Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Coffee
  • Tropical and subtropical climates, well-drained acidic soil, moderate rainfall.
  • Prefers sloping terrain, requires shade or partial shade. Perennial shrub, beans roasted and ground to make coffee.
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Rubber
  • Tropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, high rainfall. Requires full sun exposure, grows well on flat land or gently sloping terrain. Perennial tree, latex extracted from bark used to make rubber products.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Coconut
  • Tropical climates, sandy or loamy soil, moderate rainfall. Thrives in coastal areas, requires full sun exposure. Perennial tree, fruit used for oil, water, and copra.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Areca Nut
  • Tropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, moderate rainfall.
  • Requires partial shade, grows well on sloping terrain. Perennial tree, nuts chewed or used in pan masala.
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Cashew
  • Tropical climates, sandy or loamy soil, moderate rainfall. Requires full sun exposure, grows well on sandy or well-drained soils. Perennial tree, nuts eaten or used in industrial products.
Maharashtra, Karnataka
Oil Palm
  • Tropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, high rainfall. Requires full sun exposure, grows well on flat land or gently sloping terrain. Perennial tree, fruits used to extract palm oil.
Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka
Cardamom
  • Tropical climates, well-drained acidic soil, high rainfall. Requires shade, grows well in understory of forests. Perennial herb, pods used as a spice.
Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Pepper
  • Tropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, high rainfall. Requires support to climb, grows well in shade or partial shade.
Kerala, Karnataka
Clove
  • Tropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, moderate rainfall.
  • Requires full sun exposure, grows well on sloping terrain. Perennial tree, flower buds used as a spice.
Kerala
Banana
  • Tropical and subtropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, high rainfall.
  • Requires full sun exposure, grows well on sloping terrain. Perennial herb, fruits used for food and beverages.
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Sugarcane
  • Tropical and subtropical climates, well-drained fertile soil, high rainfall.
  • Requires full sun exposure, grows well on flat land or gently sloping terrain. Perennial grass, stalks used to extract sugar.
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Source: TH

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