Is open field flower cultivation an attractive business?

Is open field flower cultivation an attractive business?

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editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Prajapat,

Thanks for sharing the information on floriculture.

You said - "Floriculture is highly potential area where we can a good foreign reserve" please elaborate.

Hopefully we would soon be having an active participation from other readers.

Regards,
Shweta
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“Floriculture is a highly potential area where we can a good foreign reserve. What are your views?

It is true. Cut flowers have good market potential. By exporting cut flowers growers/exporters can earn good foreign exchange reserve.

As told by -
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services
Pune
 

executivedirectoraci said:
The open field cultivation is not a bad idea. The flower cultivation process must be clearly linked up to the end user. There must be a clear chain of process, like flower cultivation, storage, processing, product development and marketing. Most of agriculture produce are perishable in nature, flower are highly perishable in nature. Open cultivation should be directly attached with the storage and processing unit.

In the open filed cultivation one must be clearly know about the climatic condition. It is better for the region where the deviation in the climatic conditions are minimum specially at the time of blooming. Flowers are one of the precious gift of nature, which need extensive care.

All the question comes and end with one problem that is proper trainign and guidance to the farmer. The risk minimization is very important for the open cultivation.
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Open cultivation flowers have short life span. So if we store them properly & use refer vans for transportation, then we can increase their vase life.

As told by -
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services,
Pune
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao,

Please explain the three different flower cultivation method?

Regards,
Shweta
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All types of flowers like Roses, Jasmine, Crossandra, Tube rose, Mari gold,Chaina Aster, Crossandra ,Heliconia , Chrysanthimim Cut greens (filler Plants like golden rods and Asparagus) can be cultivated in fields. Cut flowers like Roses, carnation , gerbera etc are cultivated in poly houses and green houses.

As told by - G.Ananda rao B.Sc (Ag) , Agricultural Finance Consultant


Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan from Chintamani Consultancy and Services shares -

I will explain the cultivation methods used for cut flowers. Planting material can be cultivated on beds made up of soil & other required components, in the grow bags or in pots. Cultivation on beds made from soil and other required components is a better choice.
 
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ckraja said:
Could you kindly explain the prospects of open filed cultivation of Rose, like, the type of rose, cost per acre, the financial return and more.

Thanks & regards,
C Karuppanan
Madurai,TN
8754126663
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Way back in 1990s many people in floriculture business incurred losses. But, now once again , I think things are improving and people are willing to try on floriculture.

I have provided consultation for formers for Rose cultivation under controlled environment. So I can tell you about cut Rose cultivation under Poly house. People interested to know the details can contact me.

Now coming to the question of C Karuppanan, "For growing cut Flowers under 1 Acre Poly house ( medium tech ) - for cut Rose - Rs.40 Lacs, for Gerbera - Rs.47 Lacs, and for Carnation Rs.50 Lacs ."

Shares -
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services,
 
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editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao,

What is the ground work to be done before getting into floriculture business?

Regards,
Shweta
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Farmers interested to start production of cut flowers must understand the basics of growing of cut flowers. They should also make survey regarding market before starting the business.

As told by-
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao/Mr. Patwardhan,

How to select which flower variety should be opted for cultivation?

Regards,
Shweta
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Selection of variety is very important. It requires lot of knowledge about the trends in market. So the variety is either suggested by the Project Consultant or by planting material suppliers.

As told by-
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services,
 

Dear Mr. Rao,

Does banks give loan for floriculture business. If yes, what are the prerequisites for taking bank loan for flower cultivation?

Regards,
Shweta
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Patwardhan,

Which are the flowers suitable for less capital expensive open field flower cultivation?

Regards,
Shweta
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Gladiolus and tuberose are the flowers suitable for least capital expensive open field flower cultivation.

As told by-
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services,
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao,

Does banks give loan for floriculture business. If yes, what are the prerequisites for taking bank loan for flower cultivation?

Regards,
Shweta
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Yes, Climate, soil and scope for marketing and transportation of of flowers to near by towns and state capitals.

For cultivation of flowers like jasmine, marigold, roses , tuberose (lily) etc are can be cultivated on fileds and can be availed crop loans up to Rs.1.00 ( cost of cultivation is Rs.20000 to 25000 per acre) with hypothecation of flower crops with third party guarantee. Farmers can avail short term loans up to Rs. 3.00 lakhs with 9% interest with 2 – 3 % interest subvention

If cost of cultivation is more than 1.00 lakh for short term loans as well as for term loans mortgage of land /vacant site/building etc are required with at least 125% value of the loan availed from Bank for new agricultural projects.

They have to produce the following documents ascertain the unit cost of the project. .
1.Ryot Pass books
2.Field Sketch
3.Computerised Adandal copy
4.Land Revenue receipts
5.Encumberance certificate for 25-30 years
6.Legal Opinion (Bank’s empanelled lawyer)
7.Valuation report of the property ( Bank’s approved valuer)
8. Estimates for developmental structures like ,Farm house,.Godown,.Workers quarters
Land development , minor irrigation requirements poly houses/green houses
9.Quotations for pumpsets/Drip systems
10.Project Report
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Farmers have to bring 25% margin and ask for 75% of the unit cost as term loan.

Shares-
G.Ananda rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

Dear Mr. Patwardhan/Mr. Rao,

Do you suggest taking some training into floriculture before starting this business? If yes, where can the training be taken?

Regards,
Shweta
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Patwardhan/Mr. Rao,

Do you suggest taking some training into floriculture before starting this business? If yes, where can the training be taken?

Regards,
Shweta
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Training should be taken before starting the cut flower production. Training facility is available with Agriculture Colleges. Farmers cannot understand everything about cut flowers business in this training program. But they can learn basic knowledge about cut flowers cultivation. Before starting the business farmers also should meet Floriculture Consultants & under their guidance they should carry out their Projects.

As shared by-
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services,


Training can be had from existing floriculturists, farmers , nurseries and research institutes.

Shares-
G.Ananda rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

The Major Pros of Floriculture:-
The market is developing and looking blast growth
There is both regular and seasonal demnad
The production is more in-comparison to the other field crops.
365 day employment opportunity.
Duration of flowers cultivation is small in-comparison to field crops
Domestic market of flowers are strong
Export demand is also increasing.
Maximum utilization of the land.
Govt is providing the assistance for the same
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao and Mr. Patwardhan,

Please tell us pros and cons of floriculture or flower farming?

Regards,
Shweta
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If the Projects are done with care & if farmers are devoting their time in this business, then this is a good business. The flowers are delicate, so the cut flowers should be packed & transported with great care. The time required for transporting to the market should be minimum.
As told by-
Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan
Chintamani Consultancy and Services


Depending up on the type of flowers to be cultivated the cost may range from few thousands (for SF/MF) to two to three crores for gree house cultivation ( large Farmers) . In flower cultivation higher profits are generated after meeting all the expenses.
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G.Ananda rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

As per Assocham the floriculture industry will cross the business of INR 8000 Crore up to 2015. The current business is only of INR 3500 crore. The market share of Indian floriculture industry in world is around 0.61 %. Assochame is expectign this figure around 0.89%.

The current world business is 6 lac croe. Which is expected to cross 9 crore up to 2015 with a growth rate of 15%. Rose is having major share in the world floriculture business around 75 %, while the Indian rose business is 65 %.

There is increase in regualar demand from Tier II and III cities.

The major International market is Australia, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Netherlands, the US, UK and other countries of Europe and the Middle East and major domestic market is Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow and Patna.

In this scenario the floriculture business is really highly beneficial. One must start it with proper infrastructure so that the post harvest loss can be minimize and make sure that the flowers are reaching at the final consumption point in excellent condition.
 

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