Organic ginger is an alternative income for small producers

Published 2020년 8월 9일

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Ginger cultivation has become a significant source of additional income for small farmers in Espírito Santo, Brazil, particularly due to the crop's ability to remain in the ground for up to 10 months after maturity. The state is promoting organic farming practices, and ginger sold organically can fetch prices 30% to 50% higher. The ginger production area has expanded, and over 90% of the production is exported to countries such as Europe, the United States, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. Exports are projected to double next year. In São Paulo, ginger is also grown, with demand increasing this year, and farmers are transitioning to organic methods.

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Famous as a health ally, ginger has been an alternative income for small Brazilian farmers. With low production cost, cultivation lasts 8 to 10 months from planting to harvest, which has an asset: it does not have to be done immediately. This is because ginger is a tuberous root that can be kept in the soil for a period even after reaching the point of maturity. Thus, the farmer can wait for a good economic moment to harvest and sell it. To increase the amount paid for food, Espírito Santo, the main producing state in the country, has been encouraging organic cultivation. Certification has also been demanded by international buyers. “We have been working with organic since 2018. There is a huge demand abroad. We started to encourage farmers, who supported the cause and increased the export of organic products ”, says the extension officer from the Capixaba Institute for Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension (Incaper), Galderes Magalhães. The culture is made by ...

Source: CanalRural