GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

What is floriculture? How is it helpful in enhancing farm income and boosting agri-exports?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025

Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural MarketingTrade and Foreign Investment

Syllabus: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 180 words · 67% drew a diagram.

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  • A definition3 of 3

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  • Points2 of 3
  • Points and prose1 of 3

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  • A way forward3 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 177 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Floriculture is a type of horticulture which enhances growth of flowering plants, decorative and ornamental plants for economic purpose.

Eg. There is a growth of marigold and rose cultivation due to increased demand in wedding.

Floriculture enhances the economic growth and agricultural sector

Body · points and prose

(1) Better remuneration for farmers due to increase in demand.

(2) The same flowering plant can be harvested again for getting flowers → reduction of sowing, growing, ploughing frequently.

(3) Increased productivity due to government support Eg: National Horticulture mission

(4) Boost the economy by increasing supply to meet demand.

Diagram
* Boosting agri-exports * 1) Changed lifestyle has led to growing demand of flower across globe * 2) Aesthetic purposes served by flowers. * 3) Utilising flowers in functions * 4) Enhanced global competitiveness due to better productivity.

(5) Exports to countries such as South-East and West Asia.

Floriculture is not without challenges due to following factors :

  1. Small farmers with fragmented land → Reduces scalability

  2. High initial cost of plantation

  3. Demand for insecticides and herbicides to protect the plants

Way forward

  1. Providing diversification of crop through government support

  2. Promoting logistics such as cold-chain infrastructure for preservation

  3. Skilling farmers for scientific management of crops

Close · a way forward

Floriculture can be instrumental in enhancing growth, employment and doubling farmer's income.

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