4. Despite favourable demand and supply factors as well as high rate of return, diversification towards horticulture crops has been slow. Examine. What steps are required to achieve the potential of this sector?

Approach:

♤ In introduction delineate the meaning and significance of horticulture insofar as higher rate of returns is concerned.

♤ Delineate the favourable demand and supply factors for this sector.

♤ Explain why diversification towards this sector has been slow.

♤ Suggest measures to achieve the potential of this sector.