'Turmeric price to remain stable this season', says TNAU's price forecasting department.

India holds the title of largest producer and exporter of Turmeric globally. The nation consumes 80% of turmeric production and remaining 20% is exported to U.A.E., Japan, Iran, Malaysia, U.S.A and U.K.  Amongst other states, Tamil Nadu is one of the leading producer of Turmeric, the crop is cultivated in the districts of Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Namakkal. 

Turmeric, the standing crop in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are reported to be damaged due to the long dry spell. According to trade sources, the carryover stocks of Turmeric from 2016 are expected to be around 7 lakh bags (one bag equals 75 kg).

Currently, the arrivals have started coming from Anthiyur, Bhavani, Sathyamangalam and Mysore. According to trade source, the carryover stocks of Turmeric from Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are expected to be around 50 lakh bags (one bag equals 75 kg), which will help to meet out the shortage.

The Price Forecasting Scheme of Centre for Agricultural and Rural

Development Studies (CARDS), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has analyzed

the last 20 years of Turmeric prices prevailed at the Erode Regulated market. According to the results of analysis, farm gate price of good quality turmeric will range from Rs.8,200 to Rs. 8,500 / quintal during harvest (February– March, 2017). 

Hence, farmers are advised to take selling decision accordingly.

For further details, the farmers can contact the below-mentioned departments for any assistance.

Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell,

Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies,

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,

Coimbatore – 641 003.

Phone: 0422-2431405

For Technical Details, please contact:

Professor and Head,

Department of Spices & Plantation Crops,

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,

Coimbatore – 641003.

Phone -0422- 6611284

Senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal appointed Head of the Tamil Nadu Police

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal as Director General of Police and Head of Poli...

Senior IPS Officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal Takes Charge as Tamil Nadu DGP

Senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police F...

Councillor Inspects Various Cleaning Works In Peelamedu, Coimbatore

Ward Councillor Ambika Dhanabal led comprehensive cleanliness operations across Peelameedu areas in Ward 27, Singanalur...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Water Supply Operations at Koundampalayam Overhead Tank

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran conducted a direct inspection of drinking water supply operat...

Two Tirunelveli Youths Arrested for Attempted ₹1 Crore Gold Jewellery Robbery Near Coimbatore Railway Station

Two men from Tirunelveli were arrested by Coimbatore city police for attempting to rob a jewellery employee carrying gol...

Coimbatore Minor Girl Murder Accused Shifted to Prison After Medical Treatment

Karthi, one of the accused in the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur, Coimbatore, has been transfe...