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Vinod Mampuzhakkal replaced rubber with PVC pipes for high-yield black pepper, benefiting from low costs and organic methods, making it a profitable crop diversification.
Black pepper, often hailed as the king of spices, remains one of the most lucrative cash crops for farmers. However, achieving a bumper harvest requires more than just planting a few vines; it demands scientific care, meticulous soil preparation, and a deep understanding of seasonal rhythms.
South India's 2026-27 pepper production prospects are dire due to severe monsoon rain shortages, causing flower drop and affecting berry development, leading farmers to shift to other crops.
Pre-ground pepper powder may be made from older, lower-grade, or broken peppercorns, leading to diminished flavor and heat.
Unrestrained imports create a glut in the market, depressing price.
Whether or not a product carries GI tag, identifying unique varieties and creating a market of consumers who specifically demand them can ensure better returns for farmers.
Indian spices are redefined by Annu Sunny and Graamya through value addition, finding a global market for indigenous spices.
Consuming pepper, both as food and as medicine, helps detoxify the body by eliminating toxins that enter through food.
Coupled with the severe dip in production, the unrestricted imports threaten the sector.
Agricultural crop infections are devastating the farmer community in Wayanad, with pepper and areca nut plants threatened by a fast-spreading yellowing disease.
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