Author:
Sachin Adhikari

Doi: 10.26480/fabm.01.2025.40.44

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A study entitled “Examining the Economics of Growing Cut Flowers in Kathmandu Valley” was conducted from July to October 2022. 70 households, 10 wholesalers, 20 retailers, and 20 consumers were selected for the purposive study. 25 respondent producers were asked about roses, 25 about gerberas, and 20 about carnations. This research investigated the economics of production and market of significant cut flowers in the Kathmandu Valley. The farmers were attracted to cut flowers because of their high income, climatic suitability, and availability of support from NGOs and INGOs. The B: C ratio of Rose, Gerbera, and Carnation cut flower cultivation was found to be 2.27, 1.9, and 1.89, respectively. It is, therefore, suggested that cut flower growers invest more in rose flowers than other cut flowers. The lower productivity in the study area was attributed to disease infestation, lack of quality inputs (seed, fertilizer, pesticide, etc.), lack of irrigation facilities, and lack of technical workforce. The traders faced the problem of quick deterioration of cut-flower, lack of continuous supply, price fluctuation, and storage. The government should make the policy to encourage the farmers. They should provide subsidies on air freight, provide loans, decrease interest rates, and provide a market for domestic products. Government should support good quality inputs, irrigation facilities, storage facilities, and training related to production technology and marketing. To minimize post harvest losses during marketing, appropriate post-harvest technologies must be introduced. The government and private sector should coordinate to initiate hybrid seed production and proper research on diseases and pests.