Sunflower Field in Thiruvananthapuram Becomes Local Attraction

Swift summary

• Sunflowers are in full bloom on a six-acre plot at St Xavier’s College, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
• The initiative is part of “aaravam 2025,” an agri-flower show organised by agripreneur SV Sujith’s startup, Naaden.
• SV Sujith previously won the Kerala State Farm Awards 2022 for best vegetable farm and practices open-precision farming techniques using sandy soil.
• Additional flowers like marigolds (yellow and orange), cock’s comb (kozhipoo), and Bachelors’ button (vadamalli) are also showcased. Marigolds were initially grown as pest barrier crops but are now commercially cultivated due to their value.
• Visitors can tour various farm activities, including paddy fields, irrigation demonstrations, farming equipment displays, and vegetable cultivation techniques. Paid internships have been offered to St Xavier’s College students through an MoU signed with the farmer startup. Over 25 students have participated in internships since the startup began operating four years ago.
• The festival runs until September 15 from 6 am to 6 pm; entry fees ₹40 for adults and ₹20 for children.

Indian Opinion Analysis

This initiative exemplifies how agricultural innovation can be seamlessly integrated with community engagement and education through festivals like Aaravam 2025. By leveraging precision farming on non-conventional sandy soils,Naaden highlights sustainable agricultural solutions while together educating visitors about food sources-a critical area of focus amid changing climate patterns affecting crop cycles nationally.

The partnership with educational institutions such as St Xavier’s College also underscores a critically important step towards bridging academia with practical agricultural training-giving students hands-on insights into eco-conscious farming methods while promoting skill growth that aligns with India’s agri-focused economic goals.Such initiatives may inspire other startups or institutions to boost public awareness about responsible farming practices by connecting them directly to end-users through similar platforms that combine business acumen with social outreach.

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