After making news with its flower cultivation for Onam, the Kattakada constituency has set its sights on vegetable cultivation next. In his address, the Minister said that vegetable cultivation in the area should aim to set a new benchmark for the agricultural sector just as flower cultivation did. The State had a long way to go in vegetable cultivation, and a concerted effort was needed to make any headway. Flower cultivation started on 5 acres of land in the constituency last year and has been expanded to nearly 64 acres. Around 170 acres, including the area under flower cultivation, in Pallichal, Maranalloor, Malayinkeezhu, Vilapppil, Vilavoorkal, and Kattakada grama panchayats have been identified for vegetable farming.

Source: The Hindu October 20, 2023 12:47 UTC