Turkey: Turmeric and ginger production increases in Muğla

Published 2024년 4월 2일

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The Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkey is making significant strides in enhancing the production of turmeric and ginger through the Medical Aromatic Plants (MAP) Projects. By offering a 75 percent grant for the tubers provided to farmers, the initiative has successfully increased annual production to 20 tons of turmeric and 5 tons of ginger, effectively eliminating the need for turmeric imports. The introduction of tissue culture as a cultivation method aims to further improve production efficiency. The health benefits of these spices, such as their antioxidant properties and their role in improving joint pain, digestion, and immunity, are also emphasized, highlighting their potential in preventing various health issues.

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'Improving Turmeric and Ginger Production' studies continue within the framework of MAP Projects (Medical Aromatic Plants) by Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Every year, Turmeric and Ginger tubers are distributed to producers with a 75 percent grant. Within the framework of the 'Projects for Increasing Turmeric and Ginger Production' carried out by Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, 140 kg of turmeric and ginger tubers were distributed in 2020, 135 kg in 2021, 495 kg in 2022, 300 kg in 2023 and 500 kg in 2024 with a 75 percent grant. . As of 2023, approximately 20 tons of turmeric and 5 tons of ginger are produced annually in Muğla. Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry officials announced that the increasing production amount with the ongoing projects has paved the way for the private sector and that production sufficient for the whole of Turkey has been achieved without the need for turmeric imports. In the ...

Source: Sondakika