Jagtial district in Telangana state is famous for its turmeric, groundnuts, chilli, rice and mangoes. This district has earned a name both in India and outside for its excellent mango produce. Small and marginal farmers have been cultivating Benishan mango (also known locally as Banganapalle), Nuzvidu rasalu and Dusseheri for centuries and selling their mangoes in the local... Continue Reading →
Nizamabad Turmeric
It is perhaps not known to many that India is the world's largest producer of turmeric with the state of Telangana ranking first in area under cultivation and production. The turmeric belt of Telangana comprises of the districts of Nizamabad, Nirmal and Jagtial. It is estimated that over 50,000 hectares of land are under... Continue Reading →
