The Trend of Growth and Productivity of Horticulture Products in India
Keywords:
Horticulture, Inter-crop, Trend line and growthAbstract
The primary aims of this research are to examine the patterns of growth in both the area cultivated and the production of horticultural crops in India, as well as to conduct a comparative analysis of the inter-crop growth of these products. This study relies on secondary data sourced from various governmental entities such as the Horticulture Division of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, and the National Horticulture Board. The study period spans from 2005 to 2019, and descriptive statistical methods are employed to analyze the data. The findings indicate an overall decline in trend lines for various horticultural crops over the specified period. Notably, the share of vegetables and fruits consistently outweighs that of other horticultural crops such as spices, flowers, aromatics, and medicinal varieties. Consequently, there is a pressing need for immediate policy interventions by the Government to enhance the cultivation of these lesser-represented crops.
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