High-density apple orchards being set up to help farmers in Kashmir

In Budgam district, hundreds of acres of land which was used by brick kiln makers have been converted into apple orchards. 

Srinagar: In a bid to boost horticulture in the Kashmir valley, the administration is bringing in new scientific techniques and methods for the farmers to help them produce world-class fruits. Horticulture is one of the main industries in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and contributes around 8 percent to the GDP. The Kashmiri apple is among the biggest shareholders in the horticulture Industry. The department of horticulture is trying to help the farmers with new scientific techniques and helping them in setting up high-density apple orchards. In Budgam district, hundreds of acres of land which was used by brick kiln makers have been converted into apple orchards. This has benefited the farmers economically and the environment too, the locals said.