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Benefits of Polyhouse Farming:
- Polyhouse farming enables cultivation of crops in a protective environment, providing better yield and increased profitability.
- Farmers can obtain 5 to 7 times higher yield and profits than traditional farming with polyhouse cultivation.
- Government and private institutions provide training programs and subsidies to assist farmers in polyhouse farming.
- Polyhouses can be highly lucrative if market demand exists, with examples of successful cases like gherkin farming.
- Polyhouse conditions support healthy plant growth through controlled application of fertilizers, temperature, moisture, and protection from pests.
- Polyhouse farming is an unconventional yet more precise and profitable technique than conventional farming.
Mushroom Cultivation in Polyhouses:
- Polyhouse farming requires ensuring favorable conditions for specific crops like mushrooms.
- For mushroom cultivation, light exclusion and stable temperatures between 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit are essential.
- Polyhouses can be modified to support mushroom farming.
Support for Polyhouse Farmers:
- Constructing a commercial polyhouse can be expensive and may not be suitable for every farmer.
- Subsidies help reduce the financial burden of polyhouse establishment.
- Polyhouse farming adoption will be crucial for meeting future food demands.
