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Title Growth of horticulture sector in India: Trends and prospects
 
Names Jha, G.K.
Suresh, A.
Punera, B.
Supriya, P.
Date Issued 2019 (iso8601)
Abstract Horticulture sector is recognised to have the potential to raise the farm income, provide livelihood security and
earn foreign exchange. However, focused policy interventions are needed to realise the potential of the sector. The
study examines the trends of the horticultural sector in India and identifies the growth prospects. The consumption
of selected fruits and vegetables has grown at a rate of 18-23% and 10-20% in rural areas during 1993-94 to 2011-
12, still the quantity consumed is less than the recommended dietary requirements. Out of the overall growth rate of
3.56 per cent in agriculture during 2000-2011, fruits and vegetable alone accounted for 19.2%. The share of high
value crops in value of output of the agricultural sector is also on increase, both in absolute terms as well as in shares.
Horticultural sector accounts for about 37% of the total exports of agricultural commodities, and the exports have
recorded sustained rising trend. Across states, there is wide variation on the growth performance. The major concerns
of the sector are improving the productivity through research and development, enhancing the share of value added
products, geographical diversification of exports and enhancing the infrastructure including cold storage and rural
roads. The public sector research needs to be strengthened factoring in the constraints of small holders who constitute
the major producers.
Genre Article
Identifier Indian J. Agricult. Sci. 89(2):314-321