Kuppam Horticulture Hub: Gives new shape to Indian agriculture

Chitoor: The Kuppam Horticulture Hub in Chittoor district is known for its agricultural innovation and excellence. It was established in 2019 on 22.8 acres of land in Kuppam mandal. Advanced Israeli technology is being used for the farming of flowers and vegetables, increasing productivity and sustainability. Currently, the hub is packed with all the modern infrastructures like polyhouses, water storage tanks, a cold room, and grading machinery, making it a perfect place for the growth of horticulture crops.

The hub got the remarkable results due to the adoption of techniques such as drip irrigation, vertical farming, and high-yield vegetable grafting. Numerous crops like eggplants, tomatoes, melons, marigolds, and capsicum are being cultivated with the use of innovative methods, resulting in higher produce with minimum resources. That provides better incomes to farmers.

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It has conducted 32 training events so far for the advancement of farmers, students, and officials since 2018. Experts from several countries took part to transmit the knowledge of modern technology of horticulture. Additionally, companies like Netafim and Syngenta have contributed immensely, changing the hub into an advanced learning center for the horticulture sector.

The superb achievement of the Kuppam Horticulture Hub fetched it the Scotch Award 2024. The hub has helped a lot in the boosting of farmers’ incomes, introducing all the agricultural methods and promoting sustainable practices as well.

District Collector Sumit Kumar highlighted its impact, stating, “The hub has transformed farmers’ lives by making horticulture profitable. It not only brings pride to Kuppam but also establishes it as a national leader in horticultural innovation and excellence.”