In order to get the best from its apple cart, Jammu and Kashmir invested massively in creating a vast infrastructure in pre and post-harvest. The creation of the market chain was a major change.
For 3 Successive Years Apple Produce In Kashmir Takes A Hit
Growers say that due to rapid weather changes and the continuing cold weather and hailstorm, there is extensive damage to apple orchards Naseer Ganai May 19, 2021
To allow farmers tend to their crops on time, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has exempted wholesale and retail shops dealing in fertiliser and pesticides from the COVID19 lockdown.
Farmers say this will enable them to carry out timely spraying this time, unlike last year when retail shops remained closed during lockdown.
“At times, the law enforcing agencies are stopping farmers (on the streets) but once they are told about (going to buy) pesticide sprays, they let us go,” says Bashir Ahmad Basheer, chairman, New Kashmir Fruit Association.