PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 29 -- Modern farming techniques like polyhouses and net houses are rapidly transforming Prayagraj's horticulture landscape, driving up farmer incomes and positioning the district as a rising hub for floriculture exports.

According to district officials, these protected cultivation methods enable the production of premium-quality flowers-especially the locally popular 'Top Secret' rose and daisies-that are now being exported to markets in Russia and the Middle East.

"In the past year, we've facilitated the installation of six polyhouses and two net houses under the Horticulture Development Mission, with farmers receiving a 50% government subsidy," said Saurabh Srivastava, district horticulture officer, Prayagraj.

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