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India: Goa could become next floriculture hub

Goa could be the next floriculture hub provided the right kind of mix of policy, efforts and technology is ensured along with appropriate utilisation of water resources.

Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Trilochan Mohapatra informed that the ICAR Goa is working on identifying the right varieties of heliconia for commercial exploitation in the state.

Mohapatra, who is also the secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Government of India, expressed optimism that Goa could become the next hub of floriculture in the country.

He said, “ICAR Goa is working on identifying the right varieties of heliconia which can be promoted for different purposes for mass production in Goa, even in coconut orchards. ICAR is looking at how along with coconuts one can have flowers and promote it on large scale for commercial purpose.”

He further said that if floriculturists were provided with the right technology then they could double their income.

Read more at The Navhind Times
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