Summary
New programs help farmers plant fresh seedlings, improve old trees, and add other crops.
Coconut products like oil, milk, and activated carbon are now sold worldwide, boosting earnings.
Key Points
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India produced around 20 billion coconuts in 2024‑25.
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Export value rose to about 7,000 crore Indian rupees, up 62% from the previous year.
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Kerala has the largest coconut area, while Tamil Nadu makes the most coconuts.
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Farmers are using coconut farms to grow pineapple, mango, and other high‑value crops.
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The Coconut Development Board provides training, seedlings, and financial help.
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The government offers subsidies to replant and rejuvenate old coconut gardens.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsexport
selling a product to other countries
subsidy
money the government gives to help pay for something
productivity
how many coconuts a tree can produce
multitier
growing different crops at different heights on the same farm
rejuvenation
making old trees healthy again
seedling
a young plant that will grow into a tree
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