- Mysore, Udupi, Hadagali Mallige flowers patented
To protect the three local rare and unique flower species--Mysore Mallige (Jasmine), Udupi Mallige, and Hadagali Mallige—of Karnataka have been patented. The GI (Geographical Indication) status has provided excusive rights to the local community to cultivate these three crops and continue to grow for 10 years and more.
- More flower power to the Bangalore
Valentine’s Day is about two months away but local floriculturists have already started preparations. The city will receive a major shot in the arm when a new flower auction centre will be commissioned at Hebbal on Wednesday. This facility will encourage the cut-flower industry in Bangalore, where like internationally, the rose is the most preferred with carnations and chrysanthemums having a major share.
- Horticulture becoming popular in Shidlaghatta
Shidlaghatta taluk, which was famous for mulberry plantations is now in news for growing vegetables. The farmers in the taluk are rejoicing due to the spiralling of vegetable prices.
Excluding the northern parts of the taluk, irrigation facilities is sufficient in other parts of the region.
- Karuturi Networks to takeover Sher, Netherlands
Karuturi Networks, a bangalore based firm soon to acquire Sher, Netherlands, the world's largest producer and supplier of roses for about $ 50 million (Rs 220 crore). Sher's greenhouses in the Netherlands, Kenya and Ethiopia produce 600 million roses annually.
