The Triple Threat to J&K’s Apple Farmers: Pests, Climate, and Prices
Jammu and Kashmir's apple industry encounters hurdles despite its economic significance. Cold storage deficits, rivalry from imports, and infrastructure dilemmas jeopardize local growers. The region must adopt organic farming and bolster policies to champion apple production, safeguarding farmers' livelihoods and enhancing market stability.
By Vishal Kumar
October 23, 2024