Sopna Kallingal Wins Spice Award 2024 for Sustainable Agriculture
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Sopna Kallingal of Kallingal Plantation, Thrissur |
| Award Received | Spice Award 2024 |
| Instituted By | ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research |
| Date of Award | June 2, 2024 |
| Location of Ceremony | Kozhikode |
| Reason for Award | Initiatives in enterprise diversification and integrated crop management strategies, promoting sustainable spice-based cropping system |
| About Spice Award | Annual event rewarding Asian and Indian cuisine across Scotland; 6th Annual SPICE Awards for 2024; independent voting campaign |
| About Kallingal Plantation | Priority crop: nutmeg; intercropping method with coconut palms, areca nut, black pepper vines; includes variety of livestock (Marwadi horses, native cow, ornamental fish, pigeons, rabbits, ornamental hens, goats) |