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Kenaf is a fast-growing plant cultivated for its stem fibers. It is related to cotton and grows quickly, reaching heights of 5-6 meters in 6-8 months. Kenaf stems consist of two fiber types - bast fiber and core fiber - which are used to make paper, particle board, and other products. Kenaf grows best in warm, moist climates and requires at least 12 hours of sunlight per day, though it can adapt to a wide range of conditions. It is harvested when flowering begins, around 150 days after planting.
One of the leading Natural Rubber producers in the world, Sri Lanka was the cradle for the rubber industry, that revolutionised many industries across the globe. Renowned for the production of high-quality natural rubber latex products, manufacturers and exporters of natural rubber in Sri Lanka have also specialised in the sustainable production of niche rubber products like solid tyres, sole crepe for shoes, and high-quality surgical gloves for the global market.
The rubber industry in Sri Lanka began in 1867 with the planting of the first rubber tree. Sri Lanka is currently the 10th largest producer of natural rubber globally. The main types of natural rubber produced are RSS, crepe rubber, and latex concentrate. Sri Lanka's rubber industry manufactures tires, gloves, and other rubber products which it exports, with tires making up 60% of exports. The global rubber industry is growing annually by 4-6% with major export markets in the US, Germany, and other European and Asian countries. For the industry to continue growing, Sri Lanka needs to replace aging rubber trees and factories, add more value to exports, and develop new technology and marketing networks.
constraints in sugarcane production and strategies to overcomeSameera Deshan
This document discusses constraints and strategies in sugarcane production. It outlines several constraints facing sugarcane farmers globally and in Sri Lanka, including environmental stresses, lack of quality seed, yield plateaus, late planting, and low irrigation availability. Strategies to overcome these constraints are proposed, such as developing improved varieties, proper ratoon crop management, advanced farming systems, increased mechanization, new irrigation techniques, and addressing issues specific to Sri Lankan conditions like labor and transportation costs. The document concludes by stating that sugar cane is an important global crop but faces many problems that can be solved using modern technology.
Rubber is produced from the latex of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). The tree is native to South America but widely cultivated in Southeast Asia. Rubber trees require a warm, humid climate and take 12 years to reach tapping maturity. Latex is extracted from the bark through shallow cuts and contains 30-40% rubber particles. Mature trees are tapped for latex production on a regular schedule to harvest 2000 kg of rubber per hectare annually over a 25 year economic life. Pests that impact rubber production include abnormal leaf fall, bark rot, termites, and root-feeding grubs which are controlled through fungicide applications and good sanitation practices.
This document provides an overview of rubber processing operations. It begins by defining rubber as a material that can be stretched and returns to its original shape. Natural rubber comes from the latex of rubber trees, while synthetic rubber is produced from petrochemicals. Natural rubber is too soft on its own. The key process is vulcanization, discovered by Charles Goodyear, which involves adding sulfur to produce cross-linking that makes rubber stronger and more elastic. The two basic steps in production are making the raw rubber, and then processing it through compounding, mixing, shaping and vulcanizing into finished goods like tires.
This document provides an overview of the rubber industry in India. It discusses the different types of rubber including natural and synthetic rubber. It outlines the research methodology used in the study including exploratory research design and secondary data sources. It then examines the usage of rubber in various applications. Key analyses of the industry are presented including PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT and opportunities/threats. Challenges in the industry are rising raw material prices and threat of cheaper imports. Opportunities exist in growing automotive and OEM demand.
1) Harvesting of rubber, known as tapping, involves making controlled wounds in the bark of rubber trees to extract the latex. Tapping is done by skilled tappers and involves different tapping systems and intensities.
2) The latex extracted during tapping is processed into preserved latex concentrates, dried sheet rubber, or dry crepe rubber. Processing involves centrifuging, coagulation, rolling, and drying of the latex.
3) Rubber yields and quality vary based on factors like clone, age, soil fertility, climate, and tapping skill. Annual yields in South India are around 375kg/ha for seedlings and 900-1000kg/ha for budded plantations.
Kenaf is a fast-growing plant cultivated for its stem fibers. It is related to cotton and grows quickly, reaching heights of 5-6 meters in 6-8 months. Kenaf stems consist of two fiber types - bast fiber and core fiber - which are used to make paper, particle board, and other products. Kenaf grows best in warm, moist climates and requires at least 12 hours of sunlight per day, though it can adapt to a wide range of conditions. It is harvested when flowering begins, around 150 days after planting.
One of the leading Natural Rubber producers in the world, Sri Lanka was the cradle for the rubber industry, that revolutionised many industries across the globe. Renowned for the production of high-quality natural rubber latex products, manufacturers and exporters of natural rubber in Sri Lanka have also specialised in the sustainable production of niche rubber products like solid tyres, sole crepe for shoes, and high-quality surgical gloves for the global market.
The rubber industry in Sri Lanka began in 1867 with the planting of the first rubber tree. Sri Lanka is currently the 10th largest producer of natural rubber globally. The main types of natural rubber produced are RSS, crepe rubber, and latex concentrate. Sri Lanka's rubber industry manufactures tires, gloves, and other rubber products which it exports, with tires making up 60% of exports. The global rubber industry is growing annually by 4-6% with major export markets in the US, Germany, and other European and Asian countries. For the industry to continue growing, Sri Lanka needs to replace aging rubber trees and factories, add more value to exports, and develop new technology and marketing networks.
constraints in sugarcane production and strategies to overcomeSameera Deshan
This document discusses constraints and strategies in sugarcane production. It outlines several constraints facing sugarcane farmers globally and in Sri Lanka, including environmental stresses, lack of quality seed, yield plateaus, late planting, and low irrigation availability. Strategies to overcome these constraints are proposed, such as developing improved varieties, proper ratoon crop management, advanced farming systems, increased mechanization, new irrigation techniques, and addressing issues specific to Sri Lankan conditions like labor and transportation costs. The document concludes by stating that sugar cane is an important global crop but faces many problems that can be solved using modern technology.
Rubber is produced from the latex of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). The tree is native to South America but widely cultivated in Southeast Asia. Rubber trees require a warm, humid climate and take 12 years to reach tapping maturity. Latex is extracted from the bark through shallow cuts and contains 30-40% rubber particles. Mature trees are tapped for latex production on a regular schedule to harvest 2000 kg of rubber per hectare annually over a 25 year economic life. Pests that impact rubber production include abnormal leaf fall, bark rot, termites, and root-feeding grubs which are controlled through fungicide applications and good sanitation practices.
This document provides an overview of rubber processing operations. It begins by defining rubber as a material that can be stretched and returns to its original shape. Natural rubber comes from the latex of rubber trees, while synthetic rubber is produced from petrochemicals. Natural rubber is too soft on its own. The key process is vulcanization, discovered by Charles Goodyear, which involves adding sulfur to produce cross-linking that makes rubber stronger and more elastic. The two basic steps in production are making the raw rubber, and then processing it through compounding, mixing, shaping and vulcanizing into finished goods like tires.
This document provides an overview of the rubber industry in India. It discusses the different types of rubber including natural and synthetic rubber. It outlines the research methodology used in the study including exploratory research design and secondary data sources. It then examines the usage of rubber in various applications. Key analyses of the industry are presented including PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT and opportunities/threats. Challenges in the industry are rising raw material prices and threat of cheaper imports. Opportunities exist in growing automotive and OEM demand.
1) Harvesting of rubber, known as tapping, involves making controlled wounds in the bark of rubber trees to extract the latex. Tapping is done by skilled tappers and involves different tapping systems and intensities.
2) The latex extracted during tapping is processed into preserved latex concentrates, dried sheet rubber, or dry crepe rubber. Processing involves centrifuging, coagulation, rolling, and drying of the latex.
3) Rubber yields and quality vary based on factors like clone, age, soil fertility, climate, and tapping skill. Annual yields in South India are around 375kg/ha for seedlings and 900-1000kg/ha for budded plantations.
This document discusses the export of plant materials from Sri Lanka. It outlines the various plant products that Sri Lanka exports, including cut flowers, foliage, aquarium plants, and more. It notes that Sri Lanka's varied climate allows it to produce a wide range of floricultural products. The document also examines Sri Lanka's export performances and major markets. However, it states that not all plant materials can be exported and an approved permit is required. It discusses issues of illegal exports and the laws in place to regulate the plant trade. Drawbacks to Sri Lanka's regulations are also outlined, along with recommendations to address challenges.
The document summarizes the paper and pulp industries. It discusses the history and spread of papermaking from China to other parts of Asia and Europe. It then describes the modern papermaking process, including key steps like debarking, chipping, cooking, screening, washing, bleaching, and drying. It also discusses the kraft pulping process, recovery of chemicals through evaporation and combustion in recovery boilers, and recycling of chemicals to produce green liquor. The document provides an overview of the global and Indian paper industries and their raw material sources, outputs, and growth trends.
This document provides information and guidelines for sorghum seed production. It discusses selecting land with good drainage for production. Isolation distances should be maintained to avoid contamination from other varieties. Seeds should be treated and stored properly. The optimal seasons for production are June-July and October-November. Quality seeds above 2000kg/ha can be harvested if proper procedures are followed at each growth stage from land preparation to post-harvest processing. Seed certification ensures the genetic, physical and health quality standards are met.
India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world after Brazil, producing around 355 million tons annually on 4 million hectares of land. Sugarcane is grown by over 35 million farmers and is used to produce various products including sugar, jaggery, molasses, ethanol and electricity. However, India faces several challenges in the sugarcane industry including water scarcity, low yields, outdated mills, and high domestic sugar demand that exceeds production. The government and farmers are pursuing innovative solutions like the Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative to boost yields while reducing inputs, and growing sugarcane alongside other crops to improve sustainability.
PAPER INDUSTRY : IN INDIA AND WORLDWIDEArun Agarwal
The Indian paper industry is growing strongly due to factors such as India's economic growth, low per capita paper consumption, and increased government focus on education. The industry has seen production increase from 5.2 million tonnes in 2002-2003 to over 8 million tonnes currently. Consumption is also projected to rise significantly from the current per capita consumption of 9.3 kg to over 14 million tonnes by 2015. Key challenges for the industry include developing a robust fiber supply base and improving competitiveness to meet the growing domestic demand and global competition.
Rice is one of the most important crops worldwide and in India. It is grown in various climates and using different cultivation methods. India is the second largest producer of rice, with West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Bihar being the top producing states. The two main species of cultivated rice are Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima. Rice cultivation requires specific soil and climate conditions and employs practices such as transplanting seedlings, direct seeding, and irrigation management. Pests, diseases, and weeds present ongoing challenges to rice production.
The document discusses various aspects of turfgrass management including the scope and economic impact of the turfgrass industry, different career paths in turfgrass management, identification and cultivation of common warm-season turfgrasses, and best practices for mowing, fertilization, and weed control of turfgrass. It provides details on the Florida turfgrass industry, types of mowing equipment, factors that influence mowing height, methods for proper fertilizer application, and drop spreader use for granular fertilizers.
Coconut & Coconut based Products – Source nothing but the finest from Sri LankaEDB
Coconut (Cocus nucifera) is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka, which accounts for approximately 12% of the country’s agricultural produce. This brochure encapsulates some important facts and insights on the Coconut & Coconut Products industry.
Find out more: https://goo.gl/xBgM71
The document discusses precision nutrient management in banana crops. It begins with an introduction on precision nutrient management and its principles. It then outlines the key steps and approaches in precision nutrient management including estimating spatial and temporal soil variability, developing nutrient maps, estimating crop requirements, and using software tools for fertilizer application. The document also discusses challenges in precision nutrient management and concludes that using advanced technologies to apply the right nutrients in the right amount at the right place and time can enhance productivity and efficiency while conserving resources.
Manjeet Singh presented information on sugarcane, including its botanical classification as Saccharum officinarum, and importance as a major cash crop and source of sugar in Asia. Sugarcane is grown in over 110 countries and its main production areas include Brazil, India, and China. In India, Uttar Pradesh has the highest area and production of sugarcane. The presentation covered sugarcane varieties, growth stages, production practices like planting methods and intercropping, and discussed pests, diseases and management strategies. Key products from sugarcane include sugar, jaggery, molasses, bagasse and ethanol.
Plant design and building layout of seed processing unitkiran Dasanal
This document presents the plant design and layout for building a seed processing unit. It includes sections on logistics, essential requirements, plant building layout, financial analysis, and project implementation schedule. The proposed layout includes receiving, processing, storage, and auxiliary buildings. The financial analysis estimates the total cost to be 27.22 lakhs. The project implementation schedule outlines timelines to complete construction and begin operations.
In India, palmgur industry dates back about 4000 year and it was practiced as an essential village industry. This industry occupies a premier place in the list of cottage industries of our country.According to the khadi and village industries commission the additional utilization of even 14% of palmyrah wealth of india will provide employment to about 2 lakh persons. The palmyrah industry is earning valuable forigen exchange also.
It is observed that the palmyrah is growing mainly in the state of Tamil Nadu , Andhra Pradesh , Bihar and Karnataka. The information available with the palmgur adviser to the khadi and village industries commission reveals that over 5.09 crores of palmyrah trees exist in Tamil Nadu.
Palmyrah trees exist in all the districts except the niligiris district. By understanding the significance and importance of palmyrah in Tamil Nadu. The state government aptly declared it as the state tree.
Tamil Nadu , has the highest share of production of palm products in the country. The products of the industry are Neera , palmgur , palmcandy , palm fruits , sugar , palmcola , palm fiber , palm leaf and palmyrah timber.
Palm jaggery is made from the extract of palmyra trees called Neera. Palmyra tree is a monocot plant belonging to the family palm palmaceae , its scientific name is Borassus flabellifer. In india , it is found abundantly in the state of Tamil Nadu and its distribution extents in the states of Karnataka , kerela , Goa , Maharashtra , and Gujarat .
The palm gur industry mainly belongs to traditional artisians who know the art of climbing tall trees. This is a seasonal industry and it can be started with meager financial investment. Nearly 1.7 milion persons involved in the palmgur production and the total production is nearly 1.28 million tones.
Keeping in view the nature and historical background of the Palm Gur Industry where poor tapper artisans and women from weaker sections below poverty line are mostly engaged, this Industry needs to be treated at par with Khadi Programmes for which necessary policy support may be given for its survival/development. On the line of the State Government of Tamil Nadu where the palm is treated as a ‘State Tree’, policy support also needs to be given in other concerned States where plenty of palms are available.
In consideration of the progress of technical developments in various spheres of this Industry and the existence of yet untap-ped vast potential for further development of this Industry on a wider scale with implications in producing Wealth from Waste and offering employment to a large number of persons mostly dispersed in rural tracts all over country, this traditional knowledge based industry deserves to be propagated, promoted and encouraged .
Performance of the export sector of Sri Lanka January-December 2016EDB
This document summarizes Sri Lanka's export performance in 2016 compared to 2015. Key points include:
- Total export earnings decreased 1.61% in 2016 due to declines in agricultural exports like tea, spices and coconut products.
- Industrial exports such as textiles and apparel increased, helping to offset agricultural declines.
- Major export markets like the EU and USA saw mixed results, with some products and countries increasing while others decreased.
- The top two exports, garments and tea, accounted for 59% of total earnings, demonstrating Sri Lanka's lack of export diversification.
CMS Source
1. Cajanus scarabaeoides
2. Cajanus cajanifolius
3. Cajanus platycarpus
4. Cajanus lineatus
5. Cajanus sericeus
This document provides an overview of hybrid pigeonpea seed production technology and its validation on farms. It discusses the major components of hybrid technology including male sterility systems, stable fertility restoration, and cost-effective mass pollination methods. It also summarizes key commercial hybrids released in India, their traits, and yield advantages over traditional varieties. The document concludes that hybrid seed production is profitable but requires validation
The Indian cement industry has an annual production capacity of 480 million tonnes and is the second largest market globally after China. Demand drivers include housing, infrastructure development, and commercial and industrial construction. Cement production grew 13.3% in FY19 driven by government infrastructure spending and rural housing demand. Key costs include power, fuel, and freight, accounting for 52% of total costs. Production is expected to grow 5-7% through FY22 supported by government spending on housing and infrastructure.
The document summarizes the Kraft process for making paper from wood. It involves 6 main steps: (1) preparing the wood by removing bark and chipping logs, (2) cooking the wood chips in a sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide solution to remove lignin, (3) washing the pulp to remove chemicals, (4) screening the pulp to remove knots and uncooked fibers, (5) bleaching the pulp to remove remaining lignin, and (6) making paper by treating fibers to bond and removing water to form sheets that are dried. The process recovers chemicals and removes wastes, though sulfurous emissions remain an environmental issue.
This document discusses producing pulp from agricultural waste materials like palm fronds and banana leaves as an alternative to imported wood fiber for paper production. The objectives are to pulp these materials using atmospheric and high pressure cooking. The experimental process involves drying, chopping, digesting with NaOH, washing, and defiberizing the materials. Various pulp properties are tested and strength is found to be comparable to bagasse pulp. The conclusion is that optimizing pulping of palm fronds and banana leaves can produce pulp to substitute some imported wood pulp.
The document provides an overview of the global and Indian paper industries. It discusses key trends such as Asia emerging as the largest producer and consumer of paper, and the expected growth in demand from China and India. For the Indian paper industry, it notes that India is the 15th largest global producer and provides details on historical growth, size, segmentation by raw materials, and projections showing demand is expected to outpace supply by 2010-2011 due to raw material constraints.
This document summarizes information about Bt cotton cultivation in India. It states that over 10 million hectares of Bt cotton were cultivated in India in 2012, accounting for 93% of total cotton cultivation. Bt cotton farmers spend 31-52% less on insecticides and achieve 34-42% higher yields than non-Bt cotton farmers. However, the total production cost of Bt cotton is 15% higher. Despite the higher costs, Bt cotton farmer incomes are 53-71% higher. Bt cotton has led to India becoming the second largest cotton producer globally.
- Sugarcane is an important crop for sugar production, with 62% of the world's sugar coming from sugarcane. India is a major producer, with the sugar industry being one of the largest agro-industries in the country.
- Sugarcane grows in a wide range of soils but prefers moderately heavy, medium deep loams with good drainage and no compaction or salt.
- The main byproducts of sugarcane processing are cane tops, bagasse, filter mud, spent wash, and molasses, which all have various industrial and agricultural uses.
This document describes an experiment to select the best sulfur to accelerator ratio to improve properties in an R4 compound used for tire treads. The experiment tests different vulcanizing systems by varying the ratio of sulfur to accelerator. The conventional system uses a ratio greater than 1, while the efficient system uses a ratio less than 1. The results of the experiment will determine which ratio provides a product with the best performance properties such as tensile strength, elongation, and hardness. Selecting the optimal ratio is important for obtaining the highest quality tire tread.
Rubber is an important industrial material derived from latex, a runny liquid extracted from rubber trees. With the invention of the automobile in the late 1800s, rubber became essential for tires, hoses and other automotive parts. Today, over 12.5 million tons of natural rubber are consumed globally each year, with over 70% coming from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. While natural rubber still has many uses, synthetic rubbers produced from petroleum increasingly compete with natural rubber in industrial applications.
This document discusses the export of plant materials from Sri Lanka. It outlines the various plant products that Sri Lanka exports, including cut flowers, foliage, aquarium plants, and more. It notes that Sri Lanka's varied climate allows it to produce a wide range of floricultural products. The document also examines Sri Lanka's export performances and major markets. However, it states that not all plant materials can be exported and an approved permit is required. It discusses issues of illegal exports and the laws in place to regulate the plant trade. Drawbacks to Sri Lanka's regulations are also outlined, along with recommendations to address challenges.
The document summarizes the paper and pulp industries. It discusses the history and spread of papermaking from China to other parts of Asia and Europe. It then describes the modern papermaking process, including key steps like debarking, chipping, cooking, screening, washing, bleaching, and drying. It also discusses the kraft pulping process, recovery of chemicals through evaporation and combustion in recovery boilers, and recycling of chemicals to produce green liquor. The document provides an overview of the global and Indian paper industries and their raw material sources, outputs, and growth trends.
This document provides information and guidelines for sorghum seed production. It discusses selecting land with good drainage for production. Isolation distances should be maintained to avoid contamination from other varieties. Seeds should be treated and stored properly. The optimal seasons for production are June-July and October-November. Quality seeds above 2000kg/ha can be harvested if proper procedures are followed at each growth stage from land preparation to post-harvest processing. Seed certification ensures the genetic, physical and health quality standards are met.
India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world after Brazil, producing around 355 million tons annually on 4 million hectares of land. Sugarcane is grown by over 35 million farmers and is used to produce various products including sugar, jaggery, molasses, ethanol and electricity. However, India faces several challenges in the sugarcane industry including water scarcity, low yields, outdated mills, and high domestic sugar demand that exceeds production. The government and farmers are pursuing innovative solutions like the Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative to boost yields while reducing inputs, and growing sugarcane alongside other crops to improve sustainability.
PAPER INDUSTRY : IN INDIA AND WORLDWIDEArun Agarwal
The Indian paper industry is growing strongly due to factors such as India's economic growth, low per capita paper consumption, and increased government focus on education. The industry has seen production increase from 5.2 million tonnes in 2002-2003 to over 8 million tonnes currently. Consumption is also projected to rise significantly from the current per capita consumption of 9.3 kg to over 14 million tonnes by 2015. Key challenges for the industry include developing a robust fiber supply base and improving competitiveness to meet the growing domestic demand and global competition.
Rice is one of the most important crops worldwide and in India. It is grown in various climates and using different cultivation methods. India is the second largest producer of rice, with West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Bihar being the top producing states. The two main species of cultivated rice are Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima. Rice cultivation requires specific soil and climate conditions and employs practices such as transplanting seedlings, direct seeding, and irrigation management. Pests, diseases, and weeds present ongoing challenges to rice production.
The document discusses various aspects of turfgrass management including the scope and economic impact of the turfgrass industry, different career paths in turfgrass management, identification and cultivation of common warm-season turfgrasses, and best practices for mowing, fertilization, and weed control of turfgrass. It provides details on the Florida turfgrass industry, types of mowing equipment, factors that influence mowing height, methods for proper fertilizer application, and drop spreader use for granular fertilizers.
Coconut & Coconut based Products – Source nothing but the finest from Sri LankaEDB
Coconut (Cocus nucifera) is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka, which accounts for approximately 12% of the country’s agricultural produce. This brochure encapsulates some important facts and insights on the Coconut & Coconut Products industry.
Find out more: https://goo.gl/xBgM71
The document discusses precision nutrient management in banana crops. It begins with an introduction on precision nutrient management and its principles. It then outlines the key steps and approaches in precision nutrient management including estimating spatial and temporal soil variability, developing nutrient maps, estimating crop requirements, and using software tools for fertilizer application. The document also discusses challenges in precision nutrient management and concludes that using advanced technologies to apply the right nutrients in the right amount at the right place and time can enhance productivity and efficiency while conserving resources.
Manjeet Singh presented information on sugarcane, including its botanical classification as Saccharum officinarum, and importance as a major cash crop and source of sugar in Asia. Sugarcane is grown in over 110 countries and its main production areas include Brazil, India, and China. In India, Uttar Pradesh has the highest area and production of sugarcane. The presentation covered sugarcane varieties, growth stages, production practices like planting methods and intercropping, and discussed pests, diseases and management strategies. Key products from sugarcane include sugar, jaggery, molasses, bagasse and ethanol.
Plant design and building layout of seed processing unitkiran Dasanal
This document presents the plant design and layout for building a seed processing unit. It includes sections on logistics, essential requirements, plant building layout, financial analysis, and project implementation schedule. The proposed layout includes receiving, processing, storage, and auxiliary buildings. The financial analysis estimates the total cost to be 27.22 lakhs. The project implementation schedule outlines timelines to complete construction and begin operations.
In India, palmgur industry dates back about 4000 year and it was practiced as an essential village industry. This industry occupies a premier place in the list of cottage industries of our country.According to the khadi and village industries commission the additional utilization of even 14% of palmyrah wealth of india will provide employment to about 2 lakh persons. The palmyrah industry is earning valuable forigen exchange also.
It is observed that the palmyrah is growing mainly in the state of Tamil Nadu , Andhra Pradesh , Bihar and Karnataka. The information available with the palmgur adviser to the khadi and village industries commission reveals that over 5.09 crores of palmyrah trees exist in Tamil Nadu.
Palmyrah trees exist in all the districts except the niligiris district. By understanding the significance and importance of palmyrah in Tamil Nadu. The state government aptly declared it as the state tree.
Tamil Nadu , has the highest share of production of palm products in the country. The products of the industry are Neera , palmgur , palmcandy , palm fruits , sugar , palmcola , palm fiber , palm leaf and palmyrah timber.
Palm jaggery is made from the extract of palmyra trees called Neera. Palmyra tree is a monocot plant belonging to the family palm palmaceae , its scientific name is Borassus flabellifer. In india , it is found abundantly in the state of Tamil Nadu and its distribution extents in the states of Karnataka , kerela , Goa , Maharashtra , and Gujarat .
The palm gur industry mainly belongs to traditional artisians who know the art of climbing tall trees. This is a seasonal industry and it can be started with meager financial investment. Nearly 1.7 milion persons involved in the palmgur production and the total production is nearly 1.28 million tones.
Keeping in view the nature and historical background of the Palm Gur Industry where poor tapper artisans and women from weaker sections below poverty line are mostly engaged, this Industry needs to be treated at par with Khadi Programmes for which necessary policy support may be given for its survival/development. On the line of the State Government of Tamil Nadu where the palm is treated as a ‘State Tree’, policy support also needs to be given in other concerned States where plenty of palms are available.
In consideration of the progress of technical developments in various spheres of this Industry and the existence of yet untap-ped vast potential for further development of this Industry on a wider scale with implications in producing Wealth from Waste and offering employment to a large number of persons mostly dispersed in rural tracts all over country, this traditional knowledge based industry deserves to be propagated, promoted and encouraged .
Performance of the export sector of Sri Lanka January-December 2016EDB
This document summarizes Sri Lanka's export performance in 2016 compared to 2015. Key points include:
- Total export earnings decreased 1.61% in 2016 due to declines in agricultural exports like tea, spices and coconut products.
- Industrial exports such as textiles and apparel increased, helping to offset agricultural declines.
- Major export markets like the EU and USA saw mixed results, with some products and countries increasing while others decreased.
- The top two exports, garments and tea, accounted for 59% of total earnings, demonstrating Sri Lanka's lack of export diversification.
CMS Source
1. Cajanus scarabaeoides
2. Cajanus cajanifolius
3. Cajanus platycarpus
4. Cajanus lineatus
5. Cajanus sericeus
This document provides an overview of hybrid pigeonpea seed production technology and its validation on farms. It discusses the major components of hybrid technology including male sterility systems, stable fertility restoration, and cost-effective mass pollination methods. It also summarizes key commercial hybrids released in India, their traits, and yield advantages over traditional varieties. The document concludes that hybrid seed production is profitable but requires validation
The Indian cement industry has an annual production capacity of 480 million tonnes and is the second largest market globally after China. Demand drivers include housing, infrastructure development, and commercial and industrial construction. Cement production grew 13.3% in FY19 driven by government infrastructure spending and rural housing demand. Key costs include power, fuel, and freight, accounting for 52% of total costs. Production is expected to grow 5-7% through FY22 supported by government spending on housing and infrastructure.
The document summarizes the Kraft process for making paper from wood. It involves 6 main steps: (1) preparing the wood by removing bark and chipping logs, (2) cooking the wood chips in a sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide solution to remove lignin, (3) washing the pulp to remove chemicals, (4) screening the pulp to remove knots and uncooked fibers, (5) bleaching the pulp to remove remaining lignin, and (6) making paper by treating fibers to bond and removing water to form sheets that are dried. The process recovers chemicals and removes wastes, though sulfurous emissions remain an environmental issue.
This document discusses producing pulp from agricultural waste materials like palm fronds and banana leaves as an alternative to imported wood fiber for paper production. The objectives are to pulp these materials using atmospheric and high pressure cooking. The experimental process involves drying, chopping, digesting with NaOH, washing, and defiberizing the materials. Various pulp properties are tested and strength is found to be comparable to bagasse pulp. The conclusion is that optimizing pulping of palm fronds and banana leaves can produce pulp to substitute some imported wood pulp.
The document provides an overview of the global and Indian paper industries. It discusses key trends such as Asia emerging as the largest producer and consumer of paper, and the expected growth in demand from China and India. For the Indian paper industry, it notes that India is the 15th largest global producer and provides details on historical growth, size, segmentation by raw materials, and projections showing demand is expected to outpace supply by 2010-2011 due to raw material constraints.
This document summarizes information about Bt cotton cultivation in India. It states that over 10 million hectares of Bt cotton were cultivated in India in 2012, accounting for 93% of total cotton cultivation. Bt cotton farmers spend 31-52% less on insecticides and achieve 34-42% higher yields than non-Bt cotton farmers. However, the total production cost of Bt cotton is 15% higher. Despite the higher costs, Bt cotton farmer incomes are 53-71% higher. Bt cotton has led to India becoming the second largest cotton producer globally.
- Sugarcane is an important crop for sugar production, with 62% of the world's sugar coming from sugarcane. India is a major producer, with the sugar industry being one of the largest agro-industries in the country.
- Sugarcane grows in a wide range of soils but prefers moderately heavy, medium deep loams with good drainage and no compaction or salt.
- The main byproducts of sugarcane processing are cane tops, bagasse, filter mud, spent wash, and molasses, which all have various industrial and agricultural uses.
This document describes an experiment to select the best sulfur to accelerator ratio to improve properties in an R4 compound used for tire treads. The experiment tests different vulcanizing systems by varying the ratio of sulfur to accelerator. The conventional system uses a ratio greater than 1, while the efficient system uses a ratio less than 1. The results of the experiment will determine which ratio provides a product with the best performance properties such as tensile strength, elongation, and hardness. Selecting the optimal ratio is important for obtaining the highest quality tire tread.
Rubber is an important industrial material derived from latex, a runny liquid extracted from rubber trees. With the invention of the automobile in the late 1800s, rubber became essential for tires, hoses and other automotive parts. Today, over 12.5 million tons of natural rubber are consumed globally each year, with over 70% coming from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. While natural rubber still has many uses, synthetic rubbers produced from petroleum increasingly compete with natural rubber in industrial applications.
Rubber Processing and Profiting: Compounding, Mixing, Vulcanization, Extrusio...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Methods for processing rubber include mastication and various operations like mixing, calendering, extrusion, all processes being essential to bring crude rubber into a state suitable for shaping the final product. The former breaks down the polymer chains, and lowers their molecular mass so that viscosity is low enough for further processing. After this has been achieved, various additions can be made to the material ready for cross-linking. Rubber may be masticated on a two-roll mill or in an industrial mixer, which come in different types.
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This document discusses the rubber industry. It defines natural rubber and explains that the major commercial source is the Pará rubber tree. It notes that Indonesia is the second largest producer of rubber after Thailand. The document also outlines cultivation requirements for rubber trees and explains that productivity has increased with clones yielding over 2,000 kg of dry rubber per hectare per year. It provides statistics on Indonesia's rubber exports in 2013.
Narm Rubber is a leading Australian manufacturer of rubber products that has been operating since 1922. It has factories in Brisbane and Sydney and focuses on developing sustainable and recycled rubber products. Narm Rubber prides itself on developing trusted relationships with customers and tailoring rubber products to their specific needs.
India is a major producer and consumer of natural rubber. It is the 4th largest producer and 3rd largest consumer globally. The rubber industry is an important part of the Indian economy, employing over 465,000 people. Natural rubber consumption in India is dominated by the automotive industry, particularly tires and tubes. The Rubber Board was established in 1954 to promote the development of the rubber industry through research, education, and other initiatives. India's natural rubber exports have grown significantly in recent years and it is projected to become the world's third largest producer.
The document provides an organizational study report of Rubco Huat Woods Pvt Ltd (Rubco), a Kerala-based cooperative that promotes rubber cultivation and processes rubber wood. It was established in 1997 with the goal of utilizing Kerala's rubber resources. Since then, Rubco has expanded and diversified, manufacturing and marketing various rubber and wood products. It employs over 4,000 people and has revenues of Rs. 280 crores. The report describes Rubco's ownership structure, history, operations, products, and role in supporting rubber farmers and Kerala's economy.
- Rubber is a polymer made from chemically treating and toughening natural or synthetic materials. It is valued for its elasticity, electrical insulation, shock absorption, and moisture resistance.
- During World War II, the US had an enormous need for rubber but exceeded natural rubber production rates. Rubber was used extensively in military equipment and vehicles.
- Malaysia is one of the world's top rubber producing countries. It produces natural rubber for tires, rubber goods, and other products. However, rubber production and consumption have fluctuated in recent years.
Rubber is mainly cultivated in Kerala, India, which accounts for 94% of India's output. It is processed through tapping trees to extract latex, which is then coagulated and dried to form raw rubber sheets. Raw rubber has few direct uses but is primarily processed further into a wide range of rubber products for industries, services, and households. These include tires, footwear, insulation, adhesives and more. Synthetic rubber is also produced from petroleum-derived materials like styrene and butadiene and accounts for a significant portion of rubber usage.
Natural rubber comes from the latex of the Brazilian rubber tree. Asia dominates global natural rubber production, led by Thailand, Malaysia, China, and India. During World War II, Japan invaded areas that produced most of the world's natural rubber, creating a crisis for the U.S. which relied on rubber for vehicles, weapons, and infrastructure. This triggered a massive effort to develop synthetic rubber in the U.S. to replace natural rubber and ensure the country's survival in the war. Several synthetic rubbers were developed, with styrene butadiene rubber becoming a key product that could replace natural rubber in tires and other uses. After the war, massive investments from large companies led to the concentration of synthetic rubber production technology
Capital Connect Venture Managers is a €24 million venture capital fund that invests in Greek SMEs in fields like medical devices, consumer goods, software, energy, and recycling. Two of its current investments are Tyres Herco SA and Mavin SA. Tyres Herco SA recycles 400,000 old tires per year into rubber granules, steel, and fine powder products. The rubber granules can be used in applications like athletic fields, asphalt, and more. Tyres Herco exports its products to over 20 countries.
This document provides an overview of adhesives including:
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- Their applications across various industries like packaging, construction, automotive.
- The types of adhesives based on curing method, origin, and load carrying capacity. This includes drying, hot melt, pressure sensitive, UV light curing, heat curing, and moisture curing adhesives.
- Key statistics about the global and Indian adhesive markets as well as the major raw materials used to produce adhesives.
Generically, the term rubber in use comprises Indian rubber(Also known as natural rubber), synthetic rubber, or a combination of both the rubbers.
Natural rubbers and Synthetic rubbers are elastomers. Most of the time, synthetic rubbers get tagged as artificial rubber.
It makes around two-third of rubber production all across the globe.
A Comprehensive Project report on Rubber IndustryBhavik Parmar
This document provides an overview of the research methodology used in a study about the rubber industry in India. It outlines the following key points:
1. The objectives of the research are to analyze the current scenario of the rubber industry in India, interpret the role of rubber in economic growth, and identify challenges and opportunities.
2. A descriptive research design is used with secondary data sources like publications, reports, websites, and government sources.
3. Data analysis methods used include PESTEL analysis, SWOT analysis, BCG matrix, and Porter's five forces model.
4. Limitations include time constraints and reliance on secondary data sources.
This report is based on the activities performed during the internship at General Tyre And Rubber. Internship duration was 12 days and it provided practical knowledge of working in professional environment. This learning experience is described in detail in the various sections of this report
This document discusses natural and synthetic rubber. It notes that natural rubber comes from the latex of rubber trees, while synthetic rubber is produced from petroleum byproducts. The two main types are natural rubber and synthetic rubbers such as styrene butadiene rubber (SBR). SBR production has largely replaced natural rubber and is now the most widely used synthetic rubber, commonly made through emulsion polymerization.
This document analyzes the physiochemical characteristics of effluent from rubber processing industries in Bodhjungnagar Industrial Growth Centre in Tripura, India. Laboratory testing found several water quality parameters exceeded permissible limits, including high pH, TDS, TSS, sulphide, nitrogen and BOD levels. The effluent is discharged without adequate treatment into local water bodies, polluting surface water resources. Immediate action is needed to set up a common effluent treatment plant to treat the wastewater before discharge and prevent further water pollution.
1. The document provides details about the internship report of Muhammad Talha Majeed at Service Industries Limited. It includes sections on the production process, raw materials, equipment used, and processes for making motorcycle tires and tubes.
2. Raw materials for tires include synthetic and natural rubber, carbon black, sulfur, and pigments. Key equipment mentioned are the Banbury mill for mixing and the warming roll mill for shaping rubber.
3. Processes described for motorcycle tires include mixing compounds, testing in the laboratory, building the tire on shaping equipment, and adding components like beads and treads.
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The word ‘Innovation’ literally means a new idea,
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industries in Sri Lanka that are constantly innovating
to introduce novel products to the market
E-commerce Readiness Assessment Report Sri Lanka 2020EDB
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This document provides a summary of export promotion activities by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses how the EDB has organized numerous online business-to-business meetings and webinars connecting Sri Lankan exporters with foreign buyers in markets like the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. These virtual events have focused on sectors such as agriculture, apparel, industrial products, and services. The EDB also outlines forthcoming online business programs planned with countries like China, South Korea, Pakistan, and Turkey. Additionally, the UK has assured Sri Lanka that it will continue to receive the same EU trade preferences after Brexit.
International Market Expanding Sri Lankan ExportsEDB
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The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
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Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
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International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
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North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
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2. Sri Lanka pioneered the Asian Rubber
industry in 1876, planting rubber trees in
Henerathgoda Botanical Gardens in Colombo.
Rubber Product manufacturing pioneered
by tyre re-trading began in the 1950s and
expanded rapidly after Free Trade Policies and
Investment Promotion Zones were introduced
in the late 1970s. In the last two decades
privately owned and operated Sri Lankan
industrialists have entered in to value added
rubber products in the global market.
3. Sri Lanka produces a wide range of value added
rubber products by processing raw rubber. These
range from extrusion products such as rubber
bands, beadings, latex products such as medical,
industrial and household gloves, industrial
products such as hoses, auto parts, industrial
components, tyres, tubes, automotive and
aviation tyres and general rubber products such
as floor mats, carpets, sports goods, footwear,
hot water bottles and related components.
4. Rubber being a tree crop which becomes productive under
certain agro-climatic conditions, commercial farming is
limited to areas that suits this climate. A rubber tree has
an economical life of about 25-30 years, while harvesting
commences at about 7 years after a tree is planted.
Continuous replanting takes place where older trees are
There are large-scale as well as small and medium scale
rubber product manufacturers and exporters in the country.
The industry provides direct and indirect employment
opportunities to over 300,000 people.
5. replaced at a rate of about 3% mature acreage
per year. A constant upgrade of all the plantation
sector goes on with improved planting stock being
developed to yield a higher output than earlier.
With the invention of a series of suitable new
clones by the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka
relatively arid non–traditional regions have become
locations of interest to grow rubber.
6. Sri Lanka’s natural rubber has a high-demand in the world
market due to its unique properties. The country now has a
premium quality natural rubber type known as Lankaprene
which is odour free to a certain extent, light coloured, and
clean which is ideally suited for medical equipment and up-
market value added products.
Sri Lanka produces almost all types of Natural Rubber (NR)
available in the market including: Ribbed Smoked Sheet
(RSS), Latex Crepe, Sole Crepe, Scrap Crepe, all grades of
Technically Specified Rubber (TSR), Specialty Rubbers and
Latex Concentrate.
Apart from the specialty rubbers, around 60% of all other
types are locally consumed by the rubber manufacturing
industry.
7. Sri Lanka produces a wide variety
of rubber articles from both
latex and dry rubber. Tyres (solid
tyres, pneumatic tyres, bicycle
tyres, three-wheeler tyres and a
variety of smaller tyres) account
for the largest share of export
turnover which is 60%. Sri Lanka
currently dominates the export
of solid tyres, which is over 20%
of the global market demand.
8. All types of gloves including
industrial, household, agri-
cultural and healthcare takes
the second place and its share
is around 30% of the export
turnover.
The balance 10% is distributed
among items such as an
assorted range of floor mats,
sports articles, automotive
components, industrial goods
and household articles such
as hoses, sealing rings, rubber
bands, rubber sheets and
foam cushions.
9. The Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRISL)
is the major government agency that conducts
Research and Development for increasing raw
rubber productions and the development of
manufactured rubber products. In addition,
several universities are also engaged in R & D
projects with the private sector involvement. Sri
Lanka has veteran rubber technologists and a
trained workforce. The Plastic and Rubber Institute
of Sri Lanka is the only institution which conducts
Graduate, Diploma and Certificate programmes
for Rubber sector related workforce. Several
private sector companies have also established
their own research centres.
10. The Rubber Industry in Sri Lanka caters to a
significant market share and has established
a reputation for quality and reliability. Sri
Lanka produces to international brands such
as CONTINENTAL, SOLIDEAL, WONDER GRIP,
MAPA, and SAFETY WORK among others.
Major Export Markets :
The United States, Germany, Belgium, Italy
and the United Kingdom are among those
markets
Semi processed rubber destinations are
dominated by Pakistan, Malaysia, India, Japan
and Germany.
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