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Increased Demand for Coconut Husks Boosts Income for Kottayam Farmers and Processors

Increased Demand for Coconut Husks Boosts Income for Kottayam Farmers and Processors
Image: Sathyam Online

Coconut husks, once used only as fuel in kitchens, are seeing high market demand. The value of these husks has increased due to global demand for activated carbon and biochar. Currently, coconut husks are fetching between 30 and 35 rupees per kilogram in the market.

Originally reported by Sathyam Online Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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