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Case study of Turmeric

January 9, 2023

Case Study of Turmeric – a typical scenario:

• The “Lakadong” variety of turmeric with the highest curcumin content is cultivated in the Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya
• An average of 3.5 quintals of turmeric is produced per hectare
• A family with 10 hectares of land should typically produce 3.5 MT
• Given the assurance of a satisfactory price and assured orders, the cropping pattern can be altered to accommodate more area under turmeric
• The fields producing turmeric are remote with use of traditional methods, both for cultivation and processing
• Processing comprises mainly drying followed by grinding
• Totally organic methods of cultivation were noticed during field visit.
• The cultivation season extends from sowing during late spring (April-May) to harvesting in Dec-Jan, continuing till March

Some Glimpses of Turmeric Cultivation and Processing in Meghalaya - 1

General view of area under turmeric cultivation for one family of farmers

Foot and Cart Tracks leading to fields

Glimpses of Turmeric Cultivation and Processing - 2

Natural Spring Water utilized for irrigation

Pits and mother root being prepared for sowing

Glimpses of Turmeric Cultivation - 3

Ladies sowing turmeric using traditional implements

Turmeric roots after harvesting and prior to processing

Glimpses of Turmeric Cultivation - 4

Farmer displaying turmeric root post harvesting

Low Lying areas with terraced cultivation in surrounding areas

Glimpses of Turmeric Processing - 5

A processing unit

Traditional methods of weighing and grinding

Glimpses of Turmeric Processing - 6

Dried flakes of turmeric prior to grinding

Pre and Post processing storage done in traditional methods

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