Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Constraints faced in production

1. Lack of adequate infrastructure for large-scale production and distribution of quality planting materials of the released varieties.
2. Low productivity due to cultivation of varieties of poor genetic potential with regard to yield and quality parameters.
3. Non-manuring, under-manuring or imbalanced manuring is generally followed.
4. Non adoption of recommended cultural practices, as well as soil and water conservation measures.
5. Non adoption of integrated pest and disease management practices.
6. Inadequate extension network for effective transfer of technology.
7. Frequent fluctuations in prices of the commodities and the absence of a support price.