At present, the process of harvesting and cooking turmeric is almost complete. Now the sale of turmeric has also started. This year, unseasonal rains and climate change have damaged every crop of the season. Turmeric crops were also damaged. Turmeric due to rain water accumulating in the fields (Turmeric) The crop was rotten. Maharashtra accounts for the majority of turmeric production in the country, so it was certain that it would affect production, but in reality it did not. At this time the arrival of turmeric in the markets seems to be increasing. Every day 1 lakh bags of turmeric are being sold in the country. Turmeric prices are currently stable due to increase in demand and increase in production.
Farmer Somnath, a resident of Jalana, said that at present, the rate of turmeric ripened in the district ranges from Rs.6000 to Rs.9000. The farmer says that the price of turmeric has come down since the last few months, but it is expected that good prices will be available in the future.
Turmeric production is sufficient
The fall in production was expected due to unseasonal and incessant rains, but the changing weather did not affect the turmeric crop. In such a situation, the production of turmeric has not decreased. Sangli and Hingoli are the major markets for turmeric. Here at this time the arrival of turmeric has increased and more than 1 lakh sacks are being sold in a day across the country. Rates are stable due to high demand. It is estimated that 80 to 85 lakh bags have been produced across the country, so the price will not increase.
Got good rates at the beginning of the season
As the price of turmeric had gone up by Rs 800 at the beginning of the season in major markets of the state, the expectations of the growers went up further. Apart from this, agricultural experts had predicted that this year the arrival will be less, but the effect of increase in production has been seen in Sangli market. Rates have come down by Rs 400 to 500 in the last 8 days. This situation has become more dire due to more supply, but farmers are hopeful that the price will increase.
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Turmeric Price in Sangli Mandi Committee
At present, the arrival of turmeric in the market of Sangli is increasing day by day. Different types of turmeric are getting different rates. Salem Kani 7 is being sold for Rs.200 to Rs.7500. Turmeric used to make powder is being sold at a price of Rs 9000 to 10,000. At the same time, the rate of medium salem is 8000 to 8500 rupees. High salem turmeric variety is getting 11,000 to 12,000 thousand rupees. On the other hand, Lagdi Haldi is getting from Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per quintal.
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