Title: Manipur farmers take up medicinal, aromatic plants farming

Video Credit: ANI
Published on January 14, 2021 - Duration: 02:52s

Title: Manipur farmers take up medicinal, aromatic plants farming

Farmers in Salungpham area of Thoubal district of Manipur have been growing black ginger - also known as Thai black ginger for more than a decade.

Traditional ginger is a popular food ingredient and supplement used to aid digestion.

These black-purple gingers are sold at Rs 1500 to 2000 per kilogram.

Sayon Industries is now planning to grow several other medicinal plants to boost farmers' economy in the state


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