Title: Manipur farmers take up medicinal, aromatic plants farming
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Title: Manipur farmers take up medicinal, aromatic plants farming
Farmers in Salungpham area of Thoubal district of Manipur have been growing black ginger - also known as Thai black ginger for more than a decade.
Traditional ginger is a popular food ingredient and supplement used to aid digestion.
These black-purple gingers are sold at Rs 1500 to 2000 per kilogram.
Sayon Industries is now planning to grow several other medicinal plants to boost farmers' economy in the state