Hill plantation crops show begins in Coonoor
The second annual Hill Plantation Crops show commenced in Coonoor, showcasing over nine tonnes of hill plantation crops. The event, inaugurated by Ooty MLA M. Bhojarajan, features exhibits themed around the contributions of fishing communities. Various district-level Horticulture Departments also participated, and competitions for farmers are being held throughout the event.
- ▪The show is being held at Kattery Park in Coonoor and will last for three days.
- ▪Exhibits include crops such as tea, coffee, and cocoa, designed to resemble various coastal themes.
- ▪The event aims to highlight the economic contributions of fisherwomen to the local community.
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Exhibits made with over nine tonnes of hill plantation crops commemorating the contribution of fishing communities to the State were the theme of the second annual Hill Plantation Crops show that began at the Kattery Park in Coonoor on Friday.The three-day event was inaugurated by the Ooty MLA, M. Bhojarajan. According to officials from the State Horticulture Department, a total of 10 exhibits were made with crops such as tea, coffee, betel, cashew, coconut, palmyra, cocoa, oil palm and areca nuts.
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