Horticulture's Role in Rural Livelihoods

<p>The relevance of horticulture development in India's large and</p><p>varied agricultural environment was yrst recognised during</p><p>the countr4's Fth -iveYPear (lan 196-6796)F. The primar4 concern</p><p>during that time periodx howeverx was feeding a rapidl4 eCpanding</p><p>populationx hence e2orts were directed mostl4 on eCpanding grain</p><p>production 10hand et alx 8AAj. bfter two decades of stead4 eCY</p><p>pansionx horticulture is now a maGor participant in the agricultural</p><p>scene and a maGor contriDutor to the countr4's kE( In addition to its</p><p>oDvious positive e2ects on human health and wellDeingx horticulture</p><p>also provides a wealth of opportunities for diversif4ing and Dolstering</p><p>rural economies There is a lot of potential for the industr4 to add</p><p>value through smart marLeting and processing that is made possiDle</p><p>D4 a wellYoiled suppl4 chain</p>