Horticulture’s Role in Rural Livelihoods

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The relevance of horticulture development in India's large and

varied agricultural environment was yrst recognised during

the countr4's Fth -iveYPear (lan 196-6796)F., The primar4 concern

during that time periodx howeverx was feeding a rapidl4 eCpanding

populationx hence e2orts were directed mostl4 on eCpanding grain

production 10hand et al, x 8AAj., bfter two decades of stead4 eCY

pansionx horticulture is now a maGor participant in the agricultural

scene and a maGor contriDutor to the countr4's kE(, In addition to its

oDvious positive e2ects on human health and wellDeingx horticulture

also provides a wealth of opportunities for diversif4ing and Dolstering

rural economies, There is a lot of potential for the industr4 to add

value through smart marLeting and processing that is made possiDle

D4 a wellYoiled suppl4 chain,