Flower Farmer's Awareness of The Floriculture In Solapur District

There are numerous flower and plant kinds that are grown for their economic benefit. The demand for floriculture products on a global scale is rising quickly. Many countries, especially the developed ones, import flowers to meet domestic demand. Commercial floriculture is a relatively recent occurrence in India. Maharashtra is home to the majority of floriculture producers in India. With a significant emphasis on direct marketing, market research, supply chains, and transportation, among other things, India's exports of floriculture could rise globally. The study focuses on the floriculture sector with particular reference to the Solapur District in order to ascertain the trade potentials of plants from the climatically rich region of Solapur, Maharashtra.

Floriculture, also referred to as flower farming, is the practise of growing colourful, ornamental plants for use in gardens and floristry. It is a very promising and rapidly growing industry in India. It has developed into a prosperous industry with greater profit potential than other agricultural products. Numerous Indian enterprises now see floriculture as a potential sector due to the increased importance of flowers in Indian culture, the blending of eastern and western lifestyles, the rise in living standards, and the expanding flower export market. In recent decades, there has been a marked global increase in the demand for flowers. Growing market demand and product value have attracted an increasing number of people. The paper makes an effort to survey the current and potential of floriculture production in the Solapur District as well as the steps that should be taken to improve this valuable industry.