Efficient, labour-saving machine for harvesting and cleaning turmeric


Among various cash crops, turmeric has a potential market value all through the year since it is mainly used as a value added product.

Erode is a turmeric cultivating hub in Tamil Nadu and almost all farmers in the region are growing this crop.

But the main issue with this crop is that like paddy, it is labour intensive. A huge labour force is required for weeding, earthing, fertilizer application, harvesting and polishing.

“If not harvested on time the crop gets affected by fungal infestation. And in many villages today sourcing manual labour remains a problem. For an acre, about 300 (110 male and 190 female) labourers are required. In engaging them, a farmer gets drained physically and economically,” says Dr. S. Saravanakumar, Agronomist, Myrada, Gobichettypalayam...............Read More

 

Source: The Hindu


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