Jammu, May 20 -- J&K produce over 20 lakh metric tonnes of apples annually
Srinagar, May 19: In a positive development for local apple farmers, the ongoing boycott of Turkish apples in Indian markets has brought renewed hope to fruit growers in Kashmir, India's leading apple-producing region.
For years, apple growers across the valley have faced declining prices, rising input costs and stiff competition from cheaper imported apples, especially from Turkey and Iran. The influx of low-cost foreign produce often flooded Indian markets just before the local harvest, forcing farmers to sell their apples at significantly reduced prices.
However, the recent decision by traders to boycott Turkish apples has boosted the morale of Kashmir's fruit ...