National Horticulture ConferenceJuly 17,2013Presentation by

Mission Director, NHM

& Joint Secretary, DAC

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137.8 million operational holdings, mostly marginal and small. Around 20 million engaged in horticulture.

Avg holding area 1.16 hA. High Fragmentation, but some areas showing signs of consolidation.

Transition from peasant mode of production to production for markets.

HVA is growing faster than conventional agriculture.

Contribution of Horticulture to GDP of agriculture is estimated to be around 35% and growing.

Scope for Higher growth with holistic approach.

Backdrop: Indian Farming Sector

The Horticulture Growth story3

Agriculture area operated: 159.2 million hectares• Area under

Horticulture: 23.6 million hectares (15%)

Irrigated Land: 63.25 MHa• 1% of this only

under Fruits & Vegetables

2.7 times

2.8 times

Within Horticulture, perishable commodities trends higher & drives growing demand for

perishable handling.

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Horticulture Production

Fruits Vegetables Plantation Crops Others

Million Metric Tons

<-15 Years-> 7 Years

Exports

2001-02 2010-11

Fruits & Vegetables 987.6 3944.5

Floriculture 115.4 296

Spices 1833.5 6840.7

Cashew 2741 2809

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Trend % ChangeFruits & Vegetables299.4Floriculture 156.6Spices 273.1Cashew 2.5

Total Rs Crore 5677.5 13792.2

Quality Planting MaterialRejuvenationHigh Density PlantingProtected CultivationMicro-IrrigationMarket linked PHMInformation Flow & convergence

Area ExpansionPercent of SubsidyConventional NurseryStand alone InfrastructureOver lapping activities

Key Strategy for XII Plan

Realistic Cost Norms Align with market status and business

viability. Introduction of New components

New technology and options Rationalization of subsidy patterns

Combination of components, holistic use. Greater responsibility of states

Selection and Implementation Thrust to Agri-entrepreneurship

FPOs and Private participation

Strategy Implementation

Second interface of the year Translating Knowledge to Action Regional and state level workshops

with commodity specific agenda Understanding Research priorities Encouraging Private sector Application based Knowledge sharing Follow up with regular feedback

system

ICAR –SHM Interface

8Way Forward

GOI:

Oversee implementation. • Review by

Executive Committee.

• Release of funds.

• Monitor policy direction

State Govts:

Implementation.• Identify and

select projects. • Assess viability

and technology.• Training of

Farmers.• Execute action

plan.

SFAC, NLAs & TSG:

Target Areas. • Facilitate

mobilization of farmers into FIG/FPO.

• Facilitate linkage with Market and FI.

• Own Action plans

Hortnet:

Information Feedback• Implement IT

tech.• Monitor and

pipe information.

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Conclusion

Projected population in 2020 : 1.3 billion. Projected population in 2050 : 1.6 billion.

Land Area same, need to enhance productivity to meet ever growing demand.

Protected Cultivation, Hybrid Seeds, Better production technology, reduced resource wastage, Precision Farming required.

Post harvest care and market links through improved supply chain to ensure availability of quality & quantity of food at reasonable costs.

Thank You