ISHS Acta Horticulturae 822: VI International Pineapple Symposium
CULTIVATION OF PINEAPPLE FOR UPLIFTMENT OF RURAL ECONOMY IN NAGALAND, INDIA |
| Authors: | Akali Sema, K.K. Jha, Amod Sharma |
| Keywords: | Ananas comosus var. comosus, crop management, commercialization, success stories, rural development |
| Abstract:
Nagaland, the 16th state of India and situated in the Northeastern part of the country, is known for its potential to grow a wide range of horticultural crops. Pineapples are one of the main crops supported by the government for commercialization in this state. Pineapple cultivation has the potential to improve the livelihood of the rural people in the state. In Nagaland, pineapples have been grown traditionally, however randomly and with low yields and scattered production. Pineapple fruit grown in the state is of excellent quality in terms of size, appearance, TSS and other aspects. The soil and climatic conditions are well suited for its cultivation. In addition to this, pineapple has been cultivated organically by default. This has provided a great opportunity for a more organized organic pineapple cultivation, focusing on the global market. Progress has been made in the cultivation and commercialization of pineapples in the state and many rural people have shifted from paddy cultivation, an age-old practice, to pineapple production and thereby improving their livelihood to a great extent. This has led to many districts of Nagaland having taken up pineapple cultivation on a commercial scale. With the large-scale production of pineapple, the establishment of a processing unit has become viable and the state has opened opportunities to become a global player in the organic pineapple trade. A case study on success stories will be presented in this work, illustrating the potential of pineapples to contribute to the economic upliftment of the rural poor and improving their livelihood. | |
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