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Ya Biladi
08-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco's Damask rose production set to surge : A boost for sustainable development
The projected production of the Damask rose (Rosa damascena) is estimated at over 4,800 tons for the 2024-2025 agricultural season, compared to 3,500 tons in 2023-2024, according to the Regional Office for Agricultural Development (ORMVA) of Ouarzazate. The area cultivated with this flower in the province of Tinghir has reached 1,020 hectares, with exports of about 60 tons, specified Abdellah Abdellaoui, head of the agricultural production service at the ORMVA of Ouarzazate, during a scientific symposium held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 60th edition of the International Rose Festival in Morocco (from May 5 to 8) in Kelâat M'Gouna. The rose industry has benefited, within the framework of the Green Morocco Plan, from two distinctive signs of origin and quality, including the protected designation of origin «Rose of Kelâa M'gouna-Dadès» and «Rose Water of Kelâat M'Gouna-Dadès», concentrated mainly in the communes of Ait Sedrate Sahl Gharbia (31%), Khémis Dadès (29%), Ait Sedrate Sahl Charkia (19%), Kelâat M'Gouna (11%), and Ait Ouassif (10%), detailed Abdellah Abdellaoui. While calling for the promotion of scientific research to advance this sector, the official highlighted certain constraints that still hinder the development of this industry, particularly concerning the adoption of underdeveloped techniques in processing this flower and illegal competition. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, in partnership with the province of Tinghir and national and international partners, the International Rose Festival is themed this year as «Rose Industry: A Lever for Sustainable Development within the Framework of the Green Generation Strategy».
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Damask roses are boosting farmers' incomes in Kumaon hills
Almora: In the hills of Kumaon, farmers are turning to rose cultivation—particularly the prized Damask variety—not only as a lucrative addition to their traditional crops, but also as an unexpected shield against crop-raiding wildlife, especially monkeys. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What began as a small experiment has now spread across the districts of Almora, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh, with more than 500 farmers embracing the bloom. In Almora's Takula region alone, nearly 300 farmers now grow Rosa damascena , a variety known for its intense fragrance and medicinal properties. The plant thrives in the region's cool climate, and its petals are processed into high-demand products such as perfumes, essential oils, and rose water. Encouraged by Takula's success, the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) recently introduced rose farming to Garur block in Bageshwar. In the block's Amoli village, 50 farmers now cultivate roses across two hectares, signaling the crop's growing demand in the region. Among the new wave of growers is Manoj Giri, who was employed as a hotel employee in Delhi and returned to his native Gananath village in Takula. Today, he earns around Rs 70,000 annually from the sale of dried rose petals and rose water, and is preparing to produce rose oil—a product that sells for several lakhs per kg. In Bhakuna village, Meena Bisht has carved out her own success story. While her husband teaches at a local school, she runs the rose farm, earning nearly Rs 1 lakh in a year from her diversified product range: dried petals, herbal teas, perfumes, and incense sticks. Her products reach buyers as far as Mumbai, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Chandigarh. Now, she plans to lease more land from neighbours to scale up production. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " Rose cultivation requires low investment and minimal water, yet offers high returns," said Vijay Bimola, CAP's district in-charge. The organisation not only provides technical support but also helps farmers connect with buyers. At a recent Damask Rose Festival hosted at CAP's Satellite Center in Takula, both farmers and tourists turned up in large numbers. In Kumaon's highlands, roses are doing more than just blooming—they're rewriting the script for rural prosperity.
