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Campco celebrates Founders' Day

Campco celebrates Founders' Day

Time of India11-07-2025
Mangaluru: The interstate cooperative society of areca nut farmers, Campco, should prioritise research and the use of innovative technology, said Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta.
He was speaking at the Founders' Day celebration at Campco's headquarters here on Friday. He launched various chocolate products of Campco on the occasion.
The Prime Minister's vision emphasises the importance of research and innovative technology in production. Similarly, in the cooperative sector, Campco should plan to produce products needed by the current generation. It should face all challenges and utilise advanced market technology for its products.
A technical institute should be established to incorporate innovative technology, facilitating useful research.
Collaborations with educational institutions are also possible, he said.
In response to concerns about harmful elements in arecanut, a study was initiated under the leadership of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) following the central govt's directive, said CPCRI Kasaragod director K Balachandra Hebbar.
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The complete study report is to be submitted to the central govt within three years, he added.
Young agricultural scientist Amruta Krishnamurthy Nagaraj said sustainable agriculture should be adopted instead of using pesticides, and the nation's wealth should be seen in soil fertility, not in banks.
Campco president Kishore Kumar Kodgi, presiding over the event, said the Campco board will plan with a vision for the next 25 years of development. Various projects, including the expansion of the chocolate factory in Puttur, are planned, he said.
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