Sustaining Rural Livelihoods through Horticulture
- Horticulture contributes significantly to nutrition, food security, and economic sustainability in rural areas.
- Diversification into horticulture reduces risks associated with traditional agriculture and enhances rural livelihoods.
- Rural areas are linked to economic prosperity, but poverty forces migration due to lack of opportunities.
- Sustainable livelihoods for small and marginal farmers can help reduce urban migration and environmental degradation.
- Agriculture lone is becoming insufficient for sustaining rural economies, requiring alternative income sources.
- Horticulture includes fruit crops, vegetables, ornamental plants, spices, medicinal, and aromatic crops.
- Post-1991 liberalization enabled small and marginal farmers to explore horticulture as a business opportunity.
- Horticulture has higher productivity ....
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