Pherzawl FPCs harvest organic ginger
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 23 2023:
Harvesting of the organic ginger cultivated by Gilgal Organic FPC, Manmasi Organic FPC, Zawlbuk FPC and Green Hills FPC under Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) and Clover Organic Pvt Ltd as service providers is in full swing in Pherzawl district.
In a release, Clover Organic Pvt Ltd state head-Manipur Ng Molarhring Monsang informe'd that altogether 2000 farmers are enrolled as Farmer Producing Company (FPC) members for ginger cultivation.
Pherzawl district is known for rich harvest of ginger, organic by default, therefore, there is a high demand for ginger in the market.
Hence, local farmers are taking keen interest in cultivation of ginger which is also the primary produce and the lifeline of the denizens of the district, it added.
The release mentioned that Clover Organic Pvt Ltd has been extending support to the farmers through frequent training programmes, farmer s awareness camps, pest management, etc.
The total harvest of ginger this year is being estimated to be 700 MT with farmers selling their products locally and outside the State.
One of the beneficiary farmers, namely, Lalkhuplein from Phulpui village, a member of Green Hills FPC, has expressed his profound gratitude for the assistance and handholding support from MOMA and Clover Organic Pvt Ltd.
He has sold about 3 MT of ginger and also completed his preparation for re-plantation in about 2.5 hectares of land, it further said.