Kerala is often referred to as the ‘land of coconuts’. Coconut production in Kerala always plays an important role in the state economy. Coconut is a wonder fruit which has full potential. Apart from coconut water, coconuts are also recognised for their meat, milk, oil, fiber, coir and peat. Recently, Kerala State Coir Pith Block making Machine Manufacturing Company, a government initiative, decided to increase the distribution of coir fibre extracting machinery. The machines are expected to help boost coir production.
