Growers

‘Freight, packaging, labour costs exceed returns’ Srinagar: The apple industry in Kashmir, considered the backbone of the region’s economy, is witnessing one of its worst seasons in over a decade as prices have crashed by nearly 70 per…

Growers express concern over soaring freight rates, losses; seek swift clearance Srinagar: President of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers and Dealers Association, Bashir Ahmad Basheer, on Thursday said the movement of fruit-laden trucks,…

Growers, dealers heave a sigh of relief, say unrest in neighbouring country created uncertainty among them Srinagar: With the political situation in Bangladesh showing signs of stabilisation, Kashmir's fruit industry has cautiously…

Srinagar: The newly imported cherry varieties from various countries, mainly Italy, are proving to be highly profitable for growers in Kashmir, even as the main traditional varieties await harvesting. Growers across the valley…