Rajasthan Farmers Shift from Coriander to Garlic Due to Declining Yields and Prices

28 March 2025, New Delhi: Farmers in Rajasthan’s Hadoti region are gradually moving away from coriander cultivation as production declines. Disease outbreaks have been cited as a major factor behind this shift.

Hadoti, a significant coriander-producing area in Rajasthan, has witnessed a steady reduction in cultivation. According to official data, coriander was grown on 100,000 hectares a decade ago. However, this area is expected to shrink to approximately 40,000 hectares by 2024-25, marking a decline of around 60%.

An official from the horticulture department said, “Kota and Hadoti have been renowned across India for coriander cultivation. However, the sown area has gradually decreased in recent years.” The decline is attributed to the lack of suitable coriander varieties and the prevalence of diseases such as ‘Chhachhiya’ and ‘Longia.’ Additionally, falling coriander prices have reduced farmer interest. The official emphasized the need for high-yield varieties to encourage farmers to continue cultivation.

As per a representative from a local farmers’ organization, garlic has increasingly replaced coriander as a preferred crop. “Farmers are obtaining higher yields from garlic and also fetching better prices,” the source noted. Garlic yields range from 7,000 to 7,500 kg per hectare, whereas coriander produces only about 1,500 kg per hectare.

The horticulture department official further observed that while coriander cultivation remained stable at around 50,000 hectares over the past six years, garlic cultivation expanded to 40,000 hectares due to rising market prices. Changes in weather conditions and labor demands have also influenced farmers’ choices. Local farmers reported that despite lower seed costs and minimal fertilizer requirements, coriander prices remain insufficient. Current market rates stand at ₹9,100 to ₹9,900 per 100 kg, significantly lower than the expected ₹14,000 to ₹14,800 per 100 kg.

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