To boost exports, cardamom farmers take organic route in Idukki
With increasing pesticide content affecting cardamom exports, the Spices Board has launched an initiative to promote organic methods in cardamom farming in Idukki. According to Spices Board officials, foreign countries, especially Saudi Arabia, are the major buyers of cardamom and since 2018 they have decided not to buy the cardamom from India due to pesticide content.
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With increasing pesticide content affecting cardamom exports, the Spices Board has launched an initiative to promote organic methods in cardamom farming in Idukki. According to Spices Board officials, foreign countries, especially Saudi Arabia, are the major buyers of cardamom and since 2018 they have decided not to buy the cardamom from India due to pesticide content. 
