Topic
plantation
Commodities Agricultural #oil palm#edible oils
NMEO-OP 2.0 must shift from plantation expansion to productivity-led growth, BusinessLine says
India's National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) should pivot from expanding financial assistance to productivity-led growth in its second phase, according to a BusinessLine analysis. The analysis calls for irrigation-first implementation, Effective Area Expansion, outcome-based monitoring through an Effective Plantation Index, and stronger inter-agency coordination to reduce edible oil imports.
Aug 8, 2026 1 source
Country Risk #plantation#exports
Mixed impact for South Indian plantation exports due to West Asian turmoil: UPASI
The West Asian conflict has had sharply contrasting effects on South Indian plantation exports, according to UPASI. Tea exports to the region plunged 41% while cardamom exports surged 216% due to supply shortages in Guatemala. Pepper remains highly exposed, but coffee is largely insulated.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source