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Siaha district has comparative advantage since most of the agricultural produces have been organic
by default. Thus, the products of this turmeric cultivation are also free from any chemical intoxicants.
For cultivation with a considerable volume of output, pack house was constructed procurement and
packing machines under the existing scheme. Drying yard and water tanks were also constructed.
The intervention of government in this endeavour is of immense help and has tremendously
enhanced the capacity of farmers in pursuit of economic stability.
Economic impact
The turmeric cultivation extends to the total area of 30 hectares. Harvesting season usually lasts for
three months starting from February to April. As the entire population of the district is mainly
dependent on the monsoon crop for their livelihood, the local markets are running out of crops for
sale in the dry season leading to the condition that many farmers are idly sitting and restive by this
period of time. Nevertheless, turmeric cultivators can start reaping the fruits of their labour in the
midst of this dry season.

The roughly estimated production of turmeric in the village during February to April, 2016 was about
30 metric tons. Packing and other processing including the marketing are monitored by Self Help

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