flower trade
Sikkim flowers go online
Although the demand for flowers grown in Sikkim has been increasing, farmers face challenges such as water scarcity, threats from animals like monkeys that damage crops, and lack of proper market linkages — prompting some to tap online sales and eliminate middlemen.
West Bengal’s flower trade booms beyond state borders
With growing demand for flowers from the north-eastern states, and government initiatives to boost floriculture and inter-state trade, flower cultivators and traders are reaping the benefits.