The Swadeshi Nalikera Mission in association with Peekay tree Crops Development foundation, will organise the International Coconut Summit 2007 from May 7 to 11.Delegates from major coconut growing countries and organizations such as the Asian and Pacific coconut genetic Resources network (COGENT), Malaysia, will participate in the summit. 'Coconut for Rural Prosperity' is the theme of summit. The Summit is being held at a time when the global coconut plantation is facing a crisis. Appropriate cropping and farming systems have to revive the Industry's productivity and importance.
(The Indian Express 7 December 06)
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