Famous alphonso mango is facing existential crisis this yearRatnagiri's Alphonso mango growers are facing a challenging season due to weather disruptions that significantly reduced production. This h...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...
28 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
26 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Which country is known for its tulip fields and windmills?The Netherlands is globally renowned for its vibrant tulip fields and iconic windmills, drawing millions of tourists annually. These symbol...
21 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm saysBrazil anticipates a record coffee export volume in the upcoming crop year, driven by exceptionally high production. However, farmers and t...
21 May, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflictChinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump for trade talks. Xi Jinping stated that trade negotiations were progressing...
14 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
As local exotic flowers bloom, imports wiltAmong the much-in-demand blossoms, India's production of chrysanthemums rose 136% from FY16 to 470.15 tonnes in FY22, while that of orchids...
25 Nov, 2023, 10.40 AM IST
Roses, too, smell slowdown: Unpredictable weather results in 60% lower productionUK receives over one lakh Indian rose stems every week between October and May.
26 Sep, 2019, 01.12 PM IST
Indian Valentine's Day rose exports expected to rise by 10%While 55% of roses exported from India are sent overseas through Bengaluru airport, 45% exports take place from Mumbai airport.
12 Feb, 2016, 12.39 PM IST
Demand at home pushes flower prices to record high despite fall in Valentine export demandVisit of US President Barrack Obama and overlapping of the wedding season with Valentine’s Day have helped flower prices go up by about 30%...
07 Feb, 2015, 03.50 AM IST
New flower centres and insufficient infrastructure deterrent to India's floriculture exportIndia’s exports comprise roses followed by carnations, gladiolus, marigold, jasmine, tuberoses, orchids and chrysanthemums.
06 Jun, 2013, 09.54 AM IST
- Global slump hurts rose exports real bad
Being at the top of the pyramid of non-essential commodities, flowers are the first to face the brunt of cost-cutting measures in the wake ...
10 Feb, 2009, 01.15 AM IST
- Flower growers bank on local market
With rising income and increased western trend of gifting flowers, the growers are finding domestic market more lucrative than exporting it...
27 Sep, 2008, 12.46 AM IST
- Flower exporters feel the heat of global slowdown
The global flower export market, which is just over Rs 300 crore, has come down by 15-20% this year owing to global recession. With fertili...
29 Jul, 2008, 02.57 AM IST
- Flower exports may fall 20% this year
The Rs 300-crore flower export market is likely to shrink 15-20% this year owing to global recession. With fertiliser costs also doubling, ...
24 Jul, 2008, 01.35 AM IST
- Flower exports may bloom this winter
Despite the appreciation of the rupee vis-a-vis the dollar and a perception that demand could be affected by a slowing down of the US econo...
15 Nov, 2007, 02.37 AM IST