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Markets shut, vegetables rot in the farms of Vasai
With the local Holi bazar shut and trains not plying, farmers in Vasai stare at mounting losses Nearly 2,000 marginal farmers are affected due to the lockdown as they have lost access to traders. The vegetables grown in Vasai, coveted by Mumbaikars for their freshness...
Where Have 140 Million Dutch Tulips Gone? Crushed by the Coronavirus
Ilvy Njiokiktjien for The New York Times AMSTERDAM — For tulip growers in the Netherlands, Friday the 13th of March this year was a true horror show. When tulip stems came up at the country’s largest flower market in Aalsmeer, the prices stalled over and...
Pinchbeck, Pode Hole and Spalding area growers are looking for new ways to keep going during the coronavirius crisis and appeal for people’s support
Residents across South Holland are being urged to continue to support the local horticultural industry during the coronavirus crisis. Pinchbeck grower Sue Lamb says that flowers provide a touch of normality and cheer during this time. Mothering Sunday is normally a...
Coronavirus: No export for 150 million tulip bulbs
Millions of tulip bulbs and more than 75 jobs may be on the line unless Southland’s bulb growers can export their crops during the Covid-19 lockdown. Bulb grower Triflor, and three other Southland growing companies, collectively have about 150 million bulbs,...
Millions of flowers destroyed by farmers across India for lack of demand
Flower growers dump lilies amid lack of demand during COVID-19 lockdown a farm in Sohna, Haryana on Tuesday. Photo/ PTI New Delhi: Brightly coloured roses, chrysanthemums, lilies, marigold and other flowers that might normally have been destined for marriage...Latest News
