What Medical Doctor Says about Coconut Oil

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There are many myths about oils and fats circulating and being believed by the public. The myth that people often believe is that oils and fats are substances that are harmful to health, and some even consider them "poisonous". Is that right? This article is adapted from an article in the Sunday Times, entitled "Myths and Facts of Coconut Oil", written by Dr. S.F.N. Silva, a senior medical practitioner and President of the Coconut Growers Association of Sri Lanka. He explained the scientific facts on coconut to straighten out various skewed views about it.

He explained the chemical composition,... read more

ICC Had a Virtual Meeting with the Philippines Coconut Authority

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As a strategic partner of ICC, the Philippines' government through the Philippines Coconut Authority (PCA) has made an invaluable contribution to sustainable coconut development. With the objective to discuss the various contribution and activities of the Philippines Coconut Authority (PCA) for the development of the coconut sector and the programs to be organized jointly by ICC with PCA for the current year 2021, ICC had organized a virtual meeting on 28 January 2021.

The Philippine Coconut Authority, represented by Mr. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., Administrator, Ms. Erlene C. Manohar, Deputy Administrator (R&D); and Mr. Roel Rosales, Deputy Administrator... read more

CELEBRATION OF THE 105TH FOUNDATION DAY OF ICAR-CPCRI, INDIA

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, (ICAR-CPCRI) Kasaragod, India celebrated its 105th Foundation day on 5th January 2021 virtually.

The program started with a welcome address by Dr. Anita Karun, Director (Acting). In her address, she presented the research highlights of the institute for the year 2020. The major achievements for the year were conducting online training for the farmers amid the Covid-19 Pandemic and other research activities.

Dr. N.M. Nayar, Former Director of CPCRI delivered the Dr. K.V. Ahamed Bavappa Memorial Lecture. Dr. Bavappa was the former director of CPCRI and contributed a lot to... read more