What is expected to provide market linkages, Spices Board organised a buyer-seller meet in Guwahati which was participated by spice producing farmers and sellers from the north-east region and exporters and traders from across the country.
According to a statement the buyer-seller meet, ‘Eastern Emporia – from the farmlands of North East’, facilitated trial orders which may turn into a potential spice trade worth Rs. 10 crore in the next one year.
The meeting was organized by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj at Khanapara. Around 100 sellers and 60 buyers attended the meet recently which featured major spices of indigenous varieties such as ginger, turmeric, large cardamom,bhot jolokia, Bird’s Eye Chilli, cinnamon and black pepper, besides the locally grown medicinal and aromatic herbs.
The north-east states are home to a variety of spice crops. ‘Lakadong Turmeric’, having the highest curcumin content of 7.6 per cent, is indigenous to the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya.
Arunachal Pradesh is fast emerging as the leading player in cultivation and production of large cardamom. Black pepper is abundantly grown amid the vast tea gardens of Assam and the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.
Likewise, a variety of chilli peppers, ranging from the famed ‘Bhot Jalokia to the shining tiny red Bird’s Eye chillies, are grown in the North Eastern Region.
Also, the north-east region has several ginger varieties which serve both industrial and culinary purposes. ‘Nadia Ginger’ is known for its less fibre, higher oil and oleoresin content.
The favourable agro-climatic conditions and slightly acidic soil of the region suit the cultivation of spices and adds to its intrinsic qualities. Also, its organic cultivation practices make the region the ‘organic hotspot’ of India.
According to a statement the buyer-seller meet, ‘Eastern Emporia – from the farmlands of North East’, facilitated trial orders which may turn into a potential spice trade worth Rs. 10 crore in the next one year.
The meeting was organized by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj at Khanapara. Around 100 sellers and 60 buyers attended the meet recently which featured major spices of indigenous varieties such as ginger, turmeric, large cardamom,bhot jolokia, Bird’s Eye Chilli, cinnamon and black pepper, besides the locally grown medicinal and aromatic herbs.
The north-east states are home to a variety of spice crops. ‘Lakadong Turmeric’, having the highest curcumin content of 7.6 per cent, is indigenous to the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya.
Arunachal Pradesh is fast emerging as the leading player in cultivation and production of large cardamom. Black pepper is abundantly grown amid the vast tea gardens of Assam and the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.
Likewise, a variety of chilli peppers, ranging from the famed ‘Bhot Jalokia to the shining tiny red Bird’s Eye chillies, are grown in the North Eastern Region.
Also, the north-east region has several ginger varieties which serve both industrial and culinary purposes. ‘Nadia Ginger’ is known for its less fibre, higher oil and oleoresin content.
The favourable agro-climatic conditions and slightly acidic soil of the region suit the cultivation of spices and adds to its intrinsic qualities. Also, its organic cultivation practices make the region the ‘organic hotspot’ of India.