Farmer in Surendranagar increases income by processing turmeric
What happened
Kalubhai Patel, a 70-year-old farmer in Surendranagar district, has generated an annual income of around Rs 10-11 lakh by processing turmeric instead of selling it raw. Patel established a home-based processing unit, which was supported by Rs 2.5 lakh from the Horticulture Department. He sells his processed turmeric powder at Rs 350 per kg and green turmeric pickle at Rs 440 per kg, compared to the raw turmeric market price of around Rs 150 per kg.
From prokerala.com
Why it matters
The shift from selling raw produce to value-added products allows Patel to achieve significantly higher selling prices for his crops. This model demonstrates how local agricultural businesses can increase revenue by processing crops themselves.
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Who's involved
- SurendranagarLocation of the farming business in Surendranagar district
- Wadhwan TalukaTaluka where the farmer operates his business
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- WadhwanSpeculative
The taluka might benefit from a positive economic benchmark provided by the successful value-addition farming model, potentially increasing local investment.
- Wadhwan TalukaSpeculative
The taluka could see a positive economic benchmark established by the successful value-addition farming model, potentially increasing local investment.
- Surendranagar districtSpeculative
The district might benefit from a positive economic benchmark provided by the successful value-addition farming model, potentially increasing local investment.
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Surendranagar
City in Gujarat, India
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