A horticulture park will be developed on 40 acres at Timmannanayakakere village in Chitradurga taluk, G.H. Tippareddy, MLA, has said.
He appealed to the Deputy Commissioner to take steps to acquire land for the purpose.
Speaking at a flower show organised by the Chitradurga Zilla Panchayat and the Horticulture and Agriculture departments here on Sunday, the MLA said farmers in the district were growing quality horticulture produce, including export quality flowers, despite severe shortage of water. “If these farmers are provided better facilities, they will ensure that the district reaches the top spot in growing horticulture produce,” he added.
It had come to the notice of officers and elected representatives that about 35 per cent of the horticulture produce was getting spoiled every year owing to lack of storage facilities.
Mr. Tippareddy asked the officers to give priority to create awareness among farmers on storing their produce. Recently, a food park was opened at Tumakuru where farmers get an opportunity to store their produce, he added.
Chitradurga Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer N. Manjushri, zilla panchayat president Giri Jankal and Jayamma Balraj, MLC, were present.
