Ashok RainaDharamshala, Oct. 25 -- Turmeric cultivation is emerging as an alternative source of income for farmers in Sunpur village in Baijnath subdivision of Kangra district, with the Himachal Pradesh government fixing a support price of Rs 150 per kg to promote natural farming and crop diversification.
Farmers are increasingly exploring alternative crops to reduce the risks associated with traditional agriculture, particularly damage caused by stray cattle and wild animals. Turmeric, which has steady demand in the food, spice and processing industries, is offering new opportunities to diversify farming and improve farm incomes.
The state government has announced minimum support prices for several crops produced through natural farming,...