Inspired by Europe's thriving floriculture industry, Haryana is now looking to push flower farming as a key element of its farm diversification strategy, agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Tuesday after returning from a week-long visit to France and The Netherlands where he explored advanced practices and innovative technologies to boost the state's agricultural growth.
The tour's centrepiece was the September 4 visit to the Royal Flora Holland Aalsmeer flower auction centre. Located in Aalsmeer, this globally acclaimed facility handles over 20 million flowers and plants daily, serving as a benchmark for floral trade, officials who were part of the delegation said.
"The visit's objective was to explore cutting-edge agricultural practices related to potato and flower farming. Europe's strong floriculture sector is inspiring and Haryana will also promote flower farming in the state," Rana said, adding that the potato conference in the Netherlands also provided insights into how potato production and exports take place in Europe.
"The visit was highly successful and the state's agriculture department will take necessary steps to encourage farmers to adopt the latest technologies used in global horticulture and floriculture markets."
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