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Meghalaya Ginger Prices Average ₹4,400/Quintal Over 10 Years, Study Finds Volatility
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 02:17 PM
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An ICAR-NEH research report shows that ginger sold in Meghalaya averaged ₹4,400 per quintal over the past decade, but the price has fluctuated sharply, posing challenges for farmers.
Ginger, a staple spice in Indian kitchens, is a major crop in Meghalaya.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the National Horticultural Board conducted a decade‑long study that found the average price of ginger in the state to be ₹4,400 per quintal.
However, the report highlighted significant price volatility, with swings of up to 30% between seasons.
Such fluctuations can affect farmers’ income stability and market planning, experts say.
The findings aim to guide policymakers in designing price‑support mechanisms for the region’s ginger growers.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the National Horticultural Board conducted a decade‑long study that found the average price of ginger in the state to be ₹4,400 per quintal.
However, the report highlighted significant price volatility, with swings of up to 30% between seasons.
Such fluctuations can affect farmers’ income stability and market planning, experts say.
The findings aim to guide policymakers in designing price‑support mechanisms for the region’s ginger growers.