Kashmir apple growers begin spraying activity

SRINAGAR - Apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir begin spraying pesticides and oil on the trees to keep them away from different tree borne diseases.

This spraying time is very important and pious for the apple growers in valley as they can for see the productions of the upcoming crop.

The growers on this occasion are positive of a bumper apple crop this year as the pairing could be seen in many orchards.

“We are spraying pesticides and oil to the trees to protect them from any diseases and also for the good quality of fruit and that’s why we are working on it and we are expecting good business.” said Arshid Lone, a grower.

Last year, apple production was low in some areas like Kupwara and Handwara due to the hailstorm that destroyed most of the crop.

“We have started this activity and farmers have started giving pesticides to protect them from diseases and for the good quality of fruit for the upcoming season.” said Dilawer Ahmed, a grower.

The apple industry in the Kashmir valley is the backbone of the state’s economy contributing billions of rupees from the export of this fruit to the other parts of the country and abroad. (ANI)