Turmeric sowing report

19-Jun-2024 06:58 PM

★ Turmeric sowing will increase in the producing states due to the prices being more than double compared to last year.

★ Turmeric sowing on Erode line is reported to be double compared to last year.

★ Turmeric sowing on Nizamabad line is 30/35 percent more than last year.

★ In Andhra Pradesh also, sowing area is estimated to be 25/30 percent more.

★ Good rains on Sangli line of Maharashtra: News of sowing being 25/30 percent more.

★ Crop condition is good in tubewell irrigated areas on Nanded, Basmatnagar, Hingoli line. But the condition of rain-fed fields is bad.

★ There is still lack of rain in Marathwada: Due to lack of water to the sown turmeric, there is a possibility of seeds rotting in the ground. Estimates of 30/35 percent increase in sowing area.

★ This year the total area of ​​turmeric sowing in the country is estimated to be 3.75/4 lakh hectares.

★ Last year the sowing area was about 3/3.25 lakh hectares.

★ The recession will not affect the prices due to increased sowing. Because last year the sowing area was 30/35 percent less.

★ On January 1, 2024, the outstanding stock of turmeric at the production centers was 35/38 lakh bags, which will be nil on January 1, 2025.

★ Currently the total stock is 38/40 lakh bags: Not sufficient till the new crop arrives.

★ Prices likely to increase in the coming days.