Farmers Earn Millions from Cardamom Cultivation in Ilam
Summary
Farmers in Ilam's Mangsebung Rural Municipality are earning millions by cultivating cardamom commercially, supported by favorable prices and local government subsidies.
Key Points
- Farmers in Mangsebung Rural Municipality are earning substantial income from commercial cardamom cultivation, with earnings reaching over Rs 1.7 million annually.
- Cardamom cultivation is expanding as farmers replace paddy and other crops due to its profitability and disease resistance.
- Mangsebung Rural Municipality supports farmers by distributing cardamom saplings at subsidized rates to boost production.
- Improved transportation and direct sales to traders have eliminated market and transportation issues for cardamom farmers.
