Pepper output likely to fall by half on erratic rains
Pepper output likely to fall by half on erratic rains
ipc 07/10/2015 1677
Erratic rain has hit black pepper production. Latest estimates from producing states show in the harvest season beginning December, the output will be 50 per cent lower. Estimates by growers and dealers from Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu indicates overall production will stand at 30,000-35,000 tonnes, against 70,0000 tonnes in the last season.
