Summary
Cardamom farmers in India face challenges due to the crop's sensitivity to weather and disease. The Indian Cardamom Research Institute is helping by providing technology and developing hardier plant varieties. Digital tools like apps are now part of daily farming practices to monitor soil health and provide tailored recommendations.
Key Facts
- Cardamom is challenging to grow because it is delicate and prone to diseases and pests.
- Weather conditions significantly affect cardamom crops; for example, a hot summer damaged crops in India and Guatemala.
- Cardamom prices rose by 70% last year due to poor harvests.
- The Indian Cardamom Research Institute is using technology to aid farmers, including apps for soil health monitoring.
- Researchers are working on developing disease-resistant and climate-resilient cardamom varieties.
- Digital tools allow farmers to check soil quality and get advice directly from their fields.
- A new cardamom variety that requires less water has been developed.
