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India: Greenhouse growers seek subsidy for polyfilms

For the small and marginal farmers who are into polyhouse cultivation of flowers and vegetables, lack of subsidy for polyfilms under any government scheme has often resulted in the shutting down of greenhouse units.

As many as 700 acres of greenhouse units are run by small and marginal farmers in Hosur, says Bala Siva Prasad, president, Hosur Small Farmers Association.

Over the years, about 150 greenhouse units have shut down for lack of funds to replace the polyfilms. The life of polyfilm for greenhouse is roughly up to 3 years and stretchable up to 5 years. The cost of replacement of polyfilm an acre is Rs. 6 lakh (9000 USD). Subsidy for horticulture is given both under National Horticulture Board and the National Horticulture Mission. The subsidy granted by the Board of up to Rs. 25 lakh (37,200 USD) is largely availed themselves by big growers. The subsidy under the Mission of up to Rs.18 lakh (26,800 USD), is for small growers.

Read more at The Hindu