Three Farmers Cultivate Marigold Flowers in Bhadrapur, Aiming for High Returns
Summary
Three farmers in Bhadrapur’s Buddhashanti Rural Municipality are cultivating marigolds on 10 katthas of land and আশাing returns of Rs 10 to 12 lakhs, far higher than from paddy. Local flower growers have asked the district administration to curb unauthorized imports from India and prioritize local produce in the market.
Key Points
- Three farmers from Durringe, Buddhashanti Rural Municipality-3, have cultivated marigolds on 10 katthas of land and expect turnover of Rs 10 to 12 lakhs.
- They say flower farming could earn in one year what paddy would generate in five to seven years on the same land.
- Commercial flower farmers submitted a seven-point demand letter to Chief District Officer Shrawankumar Pokharel, seeking priority for local flowers and controls on imports from India.
- District officials say local production could be promoted if it can meet market demand, while farmers plan to expand cultivation next year.
