Strong demand makes Gobindobhog pricey in Bengal
December 13, 2020
The average price of Gobindobhog paddy at the farmers’ end firmed up by nearly 10-12 per cent to ₹3,500 a quintal
The average price of Gobindobhog paddy at the farmers’ end firmed up by nearly 10-12 per cent to ₹3,500 a quintal×
Output to rise by 7% this year as many farmers have cultivated this variety Bengal’s premium variety of aromatic rice – Gobindobhog – has been witnessing a steady rise in prices backed by a firm demand from both domestic and international markets particularly Dubai and West Asia.
Production has also been steadily increasing as farmers are earning better returns on cultivation of this variety as compared to the common paddy (Swarna).