FRUITS

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Caption : A fruit stall in Chalakkudy, Kerala, displaying various types of fruit in a novel way to catch the attention of consumers. The varied agro-climates of India offer opportunities to the farming community to produce varied fruits, making the country the second largest producer of fruits in the world, with a nine per cent share of the world production. However, absence of stringent quality standards and a lack of quality consciousness hamper exports and productivity. The domestic markets are flooded with poor-quality fruits, mainly that carry high levels of pesticide residues. Photo: K.K. Mustafah 22/08/06