Farms are generally small in size/few large ones.
Intensive use of land for maximum produce.
Mostly done under green houses especially for flowers.
Use of irrigation water.
Labour intensive needed.
Capital intensive invested to build green houses, buy inputs and install facilities.
It is export oriented.
Involves advanced research/modern farming for high quality yields.
Located in areas with good and reliable transport network as produce is highly perishable.
Most horticulture farms are owned by rich individuals/foreign companies
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