6/10/2023 0 Comments Exporter of nutmeg![]() Traditionally, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the major producers of the spice. KOCHI: As the country slowly loses its edge in nutmeg exports to countries like Indonesia and Grenada, the experiment of nutmeg planting in non-traditional areas is likely to yield results in the long run. But intervention of the government is a must in the sector,” said P D Zacharia, President, All Kerala Nutmeg Growers’ Association. Even after Grenada comes back to its full strength, we will be able to maintain top spot. “If we continue to rely on our quality standards and do away with the aflatoxin issue, we can overcome Indonesia which is a major exporter of nutmeg. There are two challenges for nutmeg cultivation in the country which are the threat of aflatoxin since the harvest happens during monsoon and recouping of Indonesia and Grenada from crisis by 2015, experts point out.īy providing good post harvesting facilities and community drying facilities, India can regain its edge in the export of the spice, they added. The average price of nutmeg in July 2014 was nutmeg (with shell) Rs 242.60/kg, nutmeg (without shell) Rs 453.75 and Mace Rs 593.17. The production in other states is also moving northwards,” said a top official at Spices Board. ![]() Considering the ease in cultivation more people are entering nutmeg farming. In the last three years the nutmet production has increased by 35-40 per cent. “Having registered a tremendous growth in nutmeg exports since 2007, thanks to natural calamities in Grenada, many farmers have turned into nutmeg cultivation. ![]()
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