Published Jun 11, 2023
Horticulture deals with the production of vegetables and ornamental plants. It requires high-quality agri-inputs and machines and proper care from growth to harvest.
Cultivation of fruits and veggies vitalises a balanced diet. Farmers growing high-value crops can earn more. Horticulture invites scope for innovations and technologies.
With increasing food demand, horticulture sounds like a promising option for generating employment, providing raw materials to FMCG industries and higher farm profitability.
Technology and data analytics enable farmers to monitor yield closely, optimise inputs and resources, and adapt to climate change.
The four main types of Horticulture are Olericulture, Pomology, Viticulture and Floriculture. All these include fruits, veggies, medicinal, aromatic and ornamental plants.
There is an immense scope and growth in this field. Farmers can grow crops of their interest with minimum investment earning high returns.