Increase in pepper production

Madikeri, Mar. 10: Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasad said that pepper production in Kodagu district is likely to increase by 16 percent in 2025-26.

In the Lok Sabha, MP Yaduveer Wodeyar had asked a question about the status of pepper production in Kodagu, impact of exports, support to farmers and revision of minimum import price. Replying to this, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasad said that pepper production in Kodagu is likely to increase by about 16 percent in 2025-26 compared to the previous year.

India's pepper exports have increased by 14.72 percent to $ 101.45 million and the SPICED scheme is supporting pepper growers with equipment, training and market linkages. He informed that a minimum import price of Rs. 500 per kg has been imposed for the import of black pepper to protect domestic farmers.

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