DH and PV will organise a phone-in programme with Campco president S R Sathishchandra between 12 noon and 1 pm on December 10.
Areca growers are facing challenges at every step. The issue of carcinogenic content in arecanut and its ban is also hanging like a Sword of Damocles.
To know more on the price of arecanut, value addition to arecanut, training for arecanut tree climbers, and reforms in markets for arecanut, pepper and rubber, farmers can call on the toll-free number: 1800–599–2220.