This year too, both the number of farmers cultivating ginger and the area under cultivation are expected to increase. Photo/The Kodagu Express G inger is an important spice crop. Its rhizomes are used as a spice and for their medicinal properties. It is widely used in cooking, soups and pickles to enhance flavour and aroma. Ginger is also used in the preparation of medicines and extraction of essential oils. In Kodagu district, the area under ginger cultivation has been increasing year after...

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