Annatto seed growers pitch for government support

Cultivated connected astir 10,000 acres, these seeds are the world’s 2nd astir important earthy colourant aft caramel. Thanks to awesome laboratory tests confirming effect prime and integrated farming practices, they are successful precocious request crossed the European Union and the Middle East. However, the lack of government-backed integrated certification, a due procurement mechanism, and capable retention facilities is forcing farmers to merchantability their nutrient astatine throwaway prices to middlemen, writes T. Appalanaidu.