Khadak Budha, a farmer from Kutiyakawar in Dodhara Chandani Municipality-10, Kanchanpur, is concerned about finding a market for his turmeric. He has cultivated the crop on one and a half bighas of land.
Budha turned to commercial turmeric farming after finding it more profitable than growing paddy and wheat. But the market situation has become a concern: turmeric produced in Kutiyakawar was sold in border markets in India in previous years, while sales to India have been halted since last year.
Turmeric farmers face market concerns
The halt in sales across the border has left Budha worried about market access for his crop. His experience highlights the challenge facing a farmer who shifted to turmeric because of its greater profitability compared with paddy and wheat.
