Gandhinagar, May 13 -- Gujarat has recorded nearly 20 per cent growth in tender coconut production over the last two years, with annual output reaching around 26 crore coconuts, according to the state government.

According to a press release by Gujarat CMO, the increase comes amid the state government's push towards horticulture, value-added farming and modern agricultural practices under the broader vision of technology-driven and export-oriented farming.

The release said that India's agriculture sector is rapidly moving from traditional farming to modern, technology-based and export-oriented farming. Gujarat's vast coastline is conducive to coconut cultivation, directly benefiting farmers. With increasing demand for tender coconuts an...