Srinagar, April 3 -- Farhan Bhat, 33, owned 10 kanals of land with six under apple cultivation in Baramulla.

Following a new trend of high-density apple plantations, he too converted his remaining four kanals into a high-density apple farm.

The results were astounding. Therefore, he converted the entire land into high-density apple orchards. "Since then, I have been completely associated with farming. I earn a good living and have included some new varieties also to further enhance my wealth," he said.

Like Bhat, scores of farmers are preferring horticulture over agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir.

Such is the obsession that Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a remarkable expansion in horticulture area and production, driven by governmen...