Horticulture

Horticulture sector gradually turning into organised industry: Tomar

Horticulture sector is being considered as a driver of economic growth and is gradually turning into an organised industry linked to seed trading, value addition and exports, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Wednesday. Inaugurating virtually a four-day National Horticulture Fair being held in Bengaluru, Tomar said horticulture plays an important role in doubling the income of farmers and providing essential nutritional security. "Rapid increase in production and availability of horticulture crops will help in bridging the gap between nutritional security of the country," Tomar said. According to an official statement, he said the country's horticulture production has increased 13 times from 25 million tonnes in 1950-51 to 331 million tonnes during 2020-21, which is more than foodgrain production. "The sector is being considered as a driver of economic growth and is gradually turning into an organised industry linked to seed trading, value addition and exports," he

Chhattisgarh: Farmers in Bastar carve out new identity by planting coffee

Coffee cultivation in Bastar, which started in 2017 on an experimental basis in 20 acres by the horticulture department, has reached the farmers' fields

Mangrove cultivation different from agriculture, will attract 18% GST: AAAR

The Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings (AAAR) has ruled that cultivation of mangroves is different from agriculture and hence would not be exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Joint Kisan Manch seeks policy for farmers, horticulturists in Himachal

The Joint Kisan Manch of various organisations of farmers and horticulturists has urged Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take necessary steps to provide relief to the farmers in view of the rising cost of inputs and abolish GST on cartons and materials for packing. The organisation wrote a letter to the CM in view of the rising cost of inputs, levying of GST and increasing interference of corporate houses and companies, procuring the produce at very low prices. The members of the manch urged the government to come out with some concrete policy for farmers and horticulturists while also demanding the abolition of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on cartons and materials used for the packing of apples, fruits, vegetables and flowers. The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd. (HPMC) and Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing And Consumer's Federation Ltd. (HIMFED) be asked to release outstanding payments of more than Rs 90 crore for

Agri-horticulture needs effective policy implementation in Arunachal: Dy CM

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday stressed the need for preparing a roadmap for the development of agriculture and horticulture in the state through effective policy implementation. Mein, who during the day visited a mega food park and an integrated farm coming up at Dolikoto in Papumpare district, urged the officials for fast-track single window clearance to facilitate the establishment of food processing units and agro-based industries in the state. The food park is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of doubling farmers' income and strengthening the economy under vocal for local'. It will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the youth of the region. As of now, the integrated farm, situated 29 km from the state capital, employs more than 300 skilled and unskilled unemployed youth, an official communiqu said. We have initiated many subsidised schemes like Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojana, Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana,

Potato and tomato output projected to be down by 4-5% in 2021-22

The production of overall vegetables is projected to be higher at 204.84 million tonnes as against 200.45 million tonnes in the said period

India can benefit from Israeli techniques in horticulture: Expert

Pushing ahead on the agenda to take Indo-Israel cooperation in the field of agriculture to the "next level", a third major delegation of 19 agricultural officers drawn from seven different states in India have concluded a two weeks training programme on horticulture management. The programme "Horticulture Management: The Israeli Value Chain" was organised by Mashav Agricultural Training Centre (MATC) in Shefayim and the course focussed on the possibility of replicating the "Israeli value chain". MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation working with the Foreign Ministry, looks at providing developing countries with the best of Israel's experience in development and planning and has served as an important arm of the ministry's diplomatic outreach programme. The delegation visited several Israeli nurseries to explore the potential to import the planting materials of Israeli varieties suitable for India in the field of horticulture. Field visits to various ...

From Rs 20,000 to Rs 25 lakh, pear transforms fruit growers in J&K

Horticulture has emerged as a viable livelihood option for farmers who treated it at par with farming

Large infrastructure gaps exist in horticulture: India Ratings report

This is because cold storage capacity has barely kept pace with the requirement, according to the report.

Nurturing horticulture

Constraints in the sector must be addressed

Agri sections with minimum state intervention grow fastest, shows data

The data shows that over the past 10 years, not only horticulture but the production of eggs, meat, milk and also fruits and vegetables have been faster than conventional foodgrain

India's horticulture production set for 1.8% growth in in 2020-21

Retail food inflation rate fell to 1.89 per cent in January from 3.41 per cent in December

Best of BS Opinion: Flashback 2020, puzzles of new data on health outcomes

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

A sector with the potential to bloom

The government has recognised floriculture as an export-oriented sunrise industry though the bulk of its output is consumed in the domestic market due to steadily swelling local demand

A horticulturist shows how to grow zero-budget food forest in our backyards

Presently posted in Mansa district's Budhlada, Garg says rapid urbanisation is the reason forest cover is disappearing each day

No sunny days in sight: Challenges for solar pumps in Haryana, Rajasthan

The second of a three-part series takes a look at challenges for those who aspire for solar-powered pumps in Haryana, Rajasthan

Former J-K horticulture director gets 5-year jail in graft case

Former J-K horticulture director gets 5-year jail in graft case

Onion prices may have peaked at Rs 100 a kg; expect a correction from here

With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices

Horticulture production in 2018-19 to be 314 million tonnes: Govt

Onion production is expected to remain flat at 23.48 mt, according to the third Advance Estimates of horticulture crops

Govt must respond to horticulture challenge by taking a more proactive role

Some significant agriculture trends emerging from the ministry's latest crop estimates for 2017-18 call for pertinent policy responses