Farmers’ disinterest spurs rally in turmeric market

May 30, 2008 By:

TURMERIC prices are experiencing a kick-back from reduced production in dominant origin India after two years of the farming community’s dissatisfaction with returns. Madras turmeric fingers are up $100 a tonne to $850 a tonne on a cif basis or $700 a tonne fob…READ MORE

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Haryana looks to revive turmeric cultivation

April 9, 2008 By:

THE Indian state of Haryana is taking steps to expand the area planted with turmeric, which has fallen to drastically low levels over recent years. The area under turmeric production currently amount to only 29 hectares in the state, having plummeted from 280 hectares in 2005/06 and 330 hectares in 2004/05…READ MORE

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