Commercial floriculture flourishing in Dang
Summary
Commercial marigold farming is expanding in Dang as farmers, cooperatives and agricultural firms cultivate flowers ahead of Tihar. Producers say local flower supply is helping the district move toward self-reliance while demand rises for garlands and wholesale sales.
Key Points
- Farmers in Dang are increasingly engaging in commercial marigold cultivation ahead of Tihar festivals.
- Prem Bibas Gharti and others at Sugandhit Agriculture Group have planted about 2,400 marigold saplings on five katthas of land and expect around 10 quintals of production.
- Bijauri Small Farmers Agriculture Cooperative aims to earn Rs 1.2 million to Rs 1.6 million from marigold farming on leased land in Bankatta.
- Green City Multi-Purpose Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Firm is also selling marigolds and garlands commercially, helping Dang move toward local flower self-reliance.
