Rajouri, Aug. 3 -- Farmers in Rajouri are reaping the benefits of ultra-high-density apple farming, a transformative initiative that is empowering local youth and enhancing their livelihoods.

By adopting modern agricultural techniques, farmers are witnessing a significant boost in income and self-independence, with the help of government-backed schemes and support from the horticulture department.

Mehtab Ahmed Malik, a local farmer, shared his success story, saying, "When I first started this, I never thought it would happen in reality. Then, when I went to the office of horticulture, Shafqat Khan guided me on the matter. I convinced my family, and we bought a piece of land, about one canal. On this land, I planted all the plants. The d...