Turmeric| Planting of turmeric in Andhra Pradesh state for the 2014-15

Planting of turmeric in Andhra Pradesh state for the 2014-15 season is reported at 0.104 lakh hectare, as against 0.09 lakh hectare last year and a normal sowing of 0.13 lakh hectare. The area in Telanaga stood at 0.438 lakh hectare against 0.42 lakh hectare last year. Turmeric production in 2013-2014 is reported around 40 lakh bags, down by 10-15 percent.