The marigold farm of a septuagenarian chemical engineer at Edayaranmula, near Aranmula, has sown seeds of hope in farmers looking for alternative farming opportunities in central Travancore. Krishnan Nair, a 72-year-old Libya-returnee, who is cultivating marigold in 40 cents is a source of inspiration for many. His marigold farm is supplying flowers to vendors at Kozhencherry and Chengannur during the lockdown period, with supply from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka drying up. “Marigold farming is simple. Mr. Nair said he was receiving enquiries from people interested in floriculture and was hopeful of many taking up marigold farming in the district.

Source: The Hindu July 22, 2020 16:39 UTC