Lahore: The Punjab government is finalising arrangements to develop and promote rose farming practices in the province, according to news sources. As per details, the aim of this initiative is to facilitate the production of top-quality grafted rose bushes across the province, according to news sources.
The provincial sources (rich local soil and agronomic conditions) are especially suitable for nurturing of quality roses. The officials remarked that the roses being produced and exported to Middle Eastern countries at present are of low quality. They were of the view that this new plan would promote floriculture and create high quality grafted rose bushes to expand the export circle to European countries.
This rose farming plan is to focus especially on red roses’ production as they are in global demand, especially in western countries. Punjab Agriculture Department will extend its guidance for the cultivation of Hybrid Tea Rose as a means to grow the income of the growers. It is advised to establish these farms near the airports for timely export to onward destination.
Commercially grown roses and other flowers is a tremendously profitable venture and pose a great opportunity for cities like Sialkot to venture in floriculture (Sialkot being an export-oriented city and cottage industry hub already).
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