![]() ![]() “I have assessed the damages today by making on spot visits. He said his department had advised growers to speed up the harvesting of apples after the weatherman predicted heavy snowfall and rainfall but because the apples hadn’t picked up the colour, the farmers did not harvest all the crop. Besides some relief needs to be extended,” he said.Ījaz Ahmad Bhat, Director of the Department of Horticulture said he visited many orchards in South Kashmir and is aware of the losses. “Apple farmers should be made aware of measures that will avoid any further damages to their orchards. Places like Zawoora, Badrihama, Pinjora, Aglar, Balpora, Sheermal, Keller, Abhama, Arihal, Sangerwani have been badly hit.īashir Basheer, President of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers cum Dealers Union, asked government to release immediate financial package for growers who have suffered losses. Farmers claim in most of the places especially the hilly areas, 50-60 percent crop was not harvested. ![]()
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