CSIR-NBRI’s Novel Approach, Integrating Floriculture and Apiculture to Boost Farmers’ Income

New Delhi: To enhance farmers’ income, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) in Lucknow has announced an innovative approach. They plan to integrate floriculture and apiculture, combining flower and honey production, to provide dual benefits for farmers. This initiative aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices while increasing farmers’ income.

NBRI director said that the institute already supports flower growers through its floriculture mission. Now, they aim to converge floriculture with apiculture for even greater societal benefits.
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Floriculture the cultivation of flowers and apiculture the practice of beekeeping for honey production are both lucrative agricultural sectors. By combining these two practices CSIR-NBRI aims to create a symbiotic relationship between flower and honey production. Flowers serve as a food source for bees aiding in honey production while bees in turn help in pollinating flowers enhancing flower yield and quality.

This integrated approach offers several advantages. Firstly, it provides farmers with an additional source of income from honey production diversifying their revenue streams. Secondly, it promotes pollination leading to increased flower yield and quality which can further boost farmers’ income. Additionally, beekeeping can improve crop health and resilience, leading to better overall agricultural productivity.

CSIR-NBRI will provide farmers with training and technical support to adopt this integrated approach successfully. They will also assist in setting up apiaries and provide bee colonies to kickstart honey production. The institute aims to create awareness among farmers about the benefits of this integrated approach and encourage them to adopt it.

By promoting sustainable agriculture practices and providing farmers with additional sources of income CSIR-NBRI’s integrated approach could play a significant role in achieving this goal. It also aligns with the broader goal of promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health.

The CSIR-NBRI’s initiative to combine floriculture and apiculture has the potential to transform agriculture in India. By integrating these two practices farmers can increase their income while promoting sustainable agriculture practices. This innovative approach could serve as a model for other regions and countries looking to enhance farmers’ income and promote sustainable agriculture.