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2024, Vol. 9, Special Issue 4

Current status and post-Covid effect on floriculture sector in Haryana


Author(s): Ankush, Dr. Gurnam Singh, Dr. Janailin S Papang, Asmit Saini, Vaibhav Kumar and Dinesh

Abstract: The floriculture sector, integral to both ecosystems and economies, faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Haryana, India. Flowers, beyond their ecological role in pollination, hold cultural and emotional value and are a part of a global multi-billion-dollar market. India, with a notable floriculture industry, experienced a decrease in flower crop cultivation from 323 thousand hectares in 2019 to 283 thousand hectares in 2021 due to the pandemic. This study focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on flower crop cultivation in Haryana, analyzing data from 2004 to 2023. The analysis utilized compound annual growth rates (CAGR), coefficient of variation (CV), and the Cuddy-Della Valle Index (CDVI) to assess changes in the area and production of loose and cut flowers. Results indicated a significant decline in the area under flower cultivation and loose flower production during the pandemic, with a decrease of 64.82 per cent and 64.71 per cent respectively, compared to the base year. Conversely, cut flower production increased by 44.28 per cent despite high fluctuations and a negative CAGR (-6.70%). The study revealed heightened instability in the sector during the COVID-19 period (2019-23), with CV and CDVI values indicating high variability across all parameters, particularly in cut flower production, which exhibited a 50.33 per cent fluctuation. The pandemic's impact was evident in the sharp decline in domestic flower demand, disrupted supply chains, and reduced market prices, leading to a shift in cultivation preferences towards cut flowers due to their longer shelf life. The study underscores the need for strategic policies to stabilize and enhance the floriculture sector post-pandemic, focusing on reducing instability and promoting growth in flower crop cultivation in Haryana.

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Ankush, Dr. Gurnam Singh, Dr. Janailin S Papang, Asmit Saini, Vaibhav Kumar, Dinesh. Current status and post-Covid effect on floriculture sector in Haryana. Int J Stat Appl Math 2024;9(4S):98-101.

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