By Deepak Khajuria
About 5-6 villages, nestled about 150 km away from Jammu amid the mountains in Udhampur district, have been growing apples for 4-5 decades. But, they have been using the produce only for local consumption. That is now changing
About 5-6 villages, nestled about 150 km away from Jammu amid the mountains in Udhampur district, have been growing apples for 4-5 decades. But, they have been using the produce only for local consumption. That is now changing
By Mudassir Kuloo
While parts of Ganderbal district in Kashmir have been well known for the quality of grapes they grew for centuries, in the past couple of years, a large number of apple farmers have taken up grape cultivation, which is proving to bring in more handsome profits.
While parts of Ganderbal district in Kashmir have been well known for the quality of grapes they grew for centuries, in the past couple of years, a large number of apple farmers have taken up grape cultivation, which is proving to bring in more handsome profits.
By satyam kumar
In 2020-21, over 64,879.26 metric tonnes of apples and 3,67,309.04 metric tonnes of potatoes were produced in Uttarakhand, a large chunk of it in Chamoli district. But, due to a lack of cold storage units, farmers are forced to sell their produce at a very low rate. Setting up cold storage facilities can cut down post harvest losses and increase farmers' income.
In 2020-21, over 64,879.26 metric tonnes of apples and 3,67,309.04 metric tonnes of potatoes were produced in Uttarakhand, a large chunk of it in Chamoli district. But, due to a lack of cold storage units, farmers are forced to sell their produce at a very low rate. Setting up cold storage facilities can cut down post harvest losses and increase farmers' income.
By Dewesh Pandey
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
By Gaon Connection
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
Two farmer brothers in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh have successfully cultivated sweet and crunchy apples that usually grow in much higher altitudes of Kashmir and Himachal. They are also earning profits through the sale of the fruit.
By Ashis Senapati
To beat the heat and overcome discomfort caused due to the heatwave, people in villages and towns have increased the consumption of ice apple, locally called ‘taalsaja’, which is a source of income for several sugar palm tree farmers in the eastern state.
To beat the heat and overcome discomfort caused due to the heatwave, people in villages and towns have increased the consumption of ice apple, locally called ‘taalsaja’, which is a source of income for several sugar palm tree farmers in the eastern state.
By Mudassir Kuloo
According to the horticulture department, J&K, area under horticulture has jumped from 82,486 hectares in 1975 to 330,956 ha in 2021. The cultivation of paddy is on a decline, as farmers and experts say horticulture brings in more profits. But there is a flip side too — farmers have to buy rice from the market.
According to the horticulture department, J&K, area under horticulture has jumped from 82,486 hectares in 1975 to 330,956 ha in 2021. The cultivation of paddy is on a decline, as farmers and experts say horticulture brings in more profits. But there is a flip side too — farmers have to buy rice from the market.
By Mohit Saini
अभी तक सेब को हिमाचल और जम्मू-कश्मीर जैसे ठंडे प्रदेशों की फसल माना जाता था, लेकिन सेब की नइ किस्म हरिमन-99 को देश के किसी भी प्रदेश मे लगा सकते हैं।
अभी तक सेब को हिमाचल और जम्मू-कश्मीर जैसे ठंडे प्रदेशों की फसल माना जाता था, लेकिन सेब की नइ किस्म हरिमन-99 को देश के किसी भी प्रदेश मे लगा सकते हैं।
By Mudassir Kuloo
More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.
More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.
By Gaon Connection
They grew up watching their moms and grandmoms make chutney, jam, dried apple, and other traditional eatables at home. And now the women of Kotgarh in Himachal Pradesh run a business around these products under the Kotgarh Valley Village Organisation.
They grew up watching their moms and grandmoms make chutney, jam, dried apple, and other traditional eatables at home. And now the women of Kotgarh in Himachal Pradesh run a business around these products under the Kotgarh Valley Village Organisation.