Residue-free cumin supply scales in Rajasthan as IPM farmers secure 24–25% premiums
A DBT-backed project has scaled residue-free, IPM-grown cumin production in Rajasthan to 35,000 tonnes, backed by buy-back arrangements and export demand. Participating farmers report 24–25% premiums over market prices and 25–35% lower cultivation costs, strengthening sustainable sourcing options for spice buyers.
A DBT-backed Rajasthan project has scaled residue-free IPM cumin to 35,000 tonnes, with potential to reach 100,000 tonnes. Farmers earn a 24-25% premium while lowering costs, supported by buy-back arrangements and export demand for pesticide-residue-free spices.
Why this matters
No related recent signals were provided for DBT Biotech-KISAN Hub; the cumin scale-up establishes a baseline for its sustainable spice-sourcing activity.
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