Spice farming is growing extremely fast in Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Spice farming is more profitable than paddy, wheat, and jute for farmers in the Nilphamari district. Spices such as ginger, turmeric, onion, garlic, pepper, and coriander seed are popular among farmers and ideal for the northern district's soil.

As per the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) statistics in Nilphamari, the goal for this year is to grow 12,200 MT of ginger, 5,500 MT of turmeric, 7,500 MT of onion 14,000 MT of garlic, 2,000 MT of pepper, and 5,000 MT of other spices.