New Delhi, Jan. 17- While the central government recently set up the National Turmeric Board to protect turmeric cultivation, a study has revealed that the number of farmers cultivating turmeric is decreasing.
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India accounts for 62 percent of the global turmeric trade.
The National Turmeric Board was launched in Nizamabad, Telangana on the 14th to increase turmeric cultivation and provide business opportunities to farmers.
Through this, the board will ensure the quality of turmeric, regulate testing and certification.
In this context, the study published by ICRIER states:
Tumeric importing countries have recently increased their rejection of Indian turmeric. High price fluctuations and decreasing cultivation area are also challenges facing India in the turmeric trade.
It is necessary for the government to intervene at the right time and stabilize turmeric production; and to empower and encourage farmers.
Challenges for farmers.
- Sudden price drop
- Unfavorable weather conditions.
- Pest attack
- Good procurement opportunities.
- Soil fertility decline.
- Indian turmeric trade in the international market is 62%
- National Turmeric Board was launched on the 14th.
- Production has been declining for three consecutive years
Despite India's large share in the global turmeric market, farmers are turning away from turmeric cultivation for various reasons, which could have a negative impact in the future.
Many farmers are backing away as turmeric importing countries are unable to produce it at the desired quality.
In particular, sudden price drops, unfavorable weather conditions, pest attacks, inability to identify suitable purchasing companies, and soil degradation that makes it impossible to provide quality cultivation are the main reasons for this. As a result, turmeric production has been declining for the last three years.
This is stated in the report.