Sri Lankan growers complain about low prices for turmeric and ginger
Turmeric
Whole Ginger
Sri Lanka
Published Mar 18, 2022
Tridge summary
The Sri Lankan government previously banned the import of turmeric and ginger, driving the prices of these goods soaring; a kilo of raw turmeric and ginger was sold for more than Rs.1000 per kilo (EUR 3.60). However, prices have now come down thanks to the successful local harvests. Today, a kilogram of raw turmeric and ginger is sold between Rs.110 and Rs.300.
Original content
Traders attribute the large harvest to the fact that many growers chose to grow these crops during the last growing season, given the severe shortage of fertilizers for other crops. While the low prices are good for consumers, turmeric and ginger growers regret that ...
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