Lamjung cardamom harvest hits 60 tonnes
Summary
Large cardamom harvesting has begun in Lamjung, with the district expected to produce 60 tonnes this year. Farmers say rising output and prices could push annual earnings from cardamom sales above Rs. 200 million.
Key Points
- Harvesting of large cardamom has started in Lamjung as the crop ripens earlier than usual.
- Farmers in several wards and villages of Marsyangdi Rural Municipality are busy drying, grading and selling cardamom.
- The district is expected to produce 60 tonnes this year, with sales already fetching more than Rs. 100,000 per man in Birtamod.
- Producers and federation officials say rising production and prices could lift annual earnings above Rs. 200 million.
