Current status of turmeric crop

03-Sep-2024 06:30 PM

★ Turmeric sowing in the country increased by 30/35% compared to last year.

★ Due to the current rains, there is damage to crops in some states.

★ There is no damage to crops on Erode, Salem line, the crop is good.

★ The condition of crops on Sangli line is also good. No damage yet.

★ Due to excessive rains, there is damage to crops up to 30/35% in Andhra Pradesh.

★ There is 10/15% damage to crops on Nizamabad line so far. If there is more rain in the coming days, the damage may increase.

★ There is news of 10/15% damage to crops in the major producing area Marathwada (Hingoli, Basmat, Nanded) so far. The weather is still rainy, if there is rain in the coming days, the damage to the crop may increase.

★ There is still about 6 months left for the new crop to arrive. It is not appropriate to estimate production now.

★ Turmeric prices are likely to rise before the new crop arrives.

★ Spot trade of turmeric affected due to futures.