Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- Come spring, Muneer Ahmad Bhat readies his fruit plants for sale.

From 30 varieties of apples to kiwis, Bhat has stocked a large number of plants as new-age farming redefines thehorticulturesector.

"I would mostly sell apple plant material for years. Now, there is a demand for other plants including kiwi, apricots, and almonds as well, We report a good sale of these varieties during the Spring season," he said.

Kashmir, long renowned for its apple orchards, is now expanding its horticultural landscape by developing nurseries for almonds, walnuts, apricots, and persimmons.

The initiative as per the officials, has succeeded in diversifying the region's fruit production, boosting farmers' incomes, and strengthening Ka...