Horti-Business Management

by Chirag Sah

ISBN: 9789371704397
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 29980.00
Biblio : 262p., tbls., figs., ind., 25cm.,

About The Book

• Horticultural Industry Overview: Provide an overview of the horticultural sector, including its various subsectors such as fruit and vegetable production, ornamental plants, and landscaping services. • Business Planning: Guide readers through the process of developing a comprehensive business plan for horticultural enterprises, covering aspects such as market analysis, financial projections, and operational strategies. • Crop Selection and Cultivation: Discuss the selection of crops based on market demand, climate suitability, and resource availability, along with best practices for cultivation, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting. • Marketing and Sales Strategies: Explore effective marketing and sales strategies tailored to the horticultural industry, including branding, packaging, distribution channels, and direct-to-consumer marketing. • Supply Chain Management: Address supply chain management considerations specific to horticultural businesses, including sourcing inputs, managing inventory, transportation logistics, and quality control. • Sustainable Practices: Highlight the importance of sustainable horticultural practices, including organic farming methods, water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste management, to promote environmental stewardship and long-term viability. • Regulatory Compliance: Provide guidance on navigating regulatory requirements and standards governing horticultural businesses, including food safety regulations, labor laws, and environmental regulations. • Risk Management: Discuss risk management strategies for horticultural enterprises, including insurance options, contingency planning, and diversification of crops and markets, to mitigate potential risks such as crop failure, market fluctuations, and natural disasters

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Horti-Business: Overview 1 2. Vegetable Farming Business 17 3. Ginger Farming and Production Management 51 4. Fruit Farming Business 63 5. Horticulture of Banana and Apple 77 6. Horticulture of Berry 103 7. Flower Farming 113 8. Horticulture of Fruit Crops 137 9. Oilseeds: Production and Management 165 10. Horticultural Genetic Resource Management 195 Bibliography 243 Index 247