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Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its apples all over the world. Lakhs of people of Jammu and Kashmir earn their living through apple cultivation. This is going to prove to be a piece of very useful news for the farmers who cultivate apples. Apple is liked a lot not only in India but also in foreign countries. In India, apple is cultivated in the state of Kashmir. Apple cultivation is the biggest source of income for the native farmers of Kashmir. The apple of Kashmir is famous all over the world. In Jammu and Kashmir, about 25 lakh people are getting employment opportunities through apple farming. However, due to the heavy rains this year, the apple crop has suffered a lot. Given this, the government has taken a step for the benefit of farmers. Now the government will provide subsidies for apple cultivation.

According to reports, Jammu and Kashmir accounts for about 80 percent of the total apples produced in India. The state earns an income of about Rs 1500 crore from apple cultivation. Apple is cultivated on a large scale in the Kupwara, Ganderbal, Shopian, Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, and Baramulla districts of Kashmir.

Different varieties of apples will also be procured and produced.

Keeping in mind the conditions, the Jammu and Kashmir administrations and the Horticulture Department have emphasized high-density plantations in the state. Due to this, there is a possibility of an increase in the income of the farmers of the state. During this experiment of the state government, different varieties of apples will be imported from European countries and planted. Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Department will give a subsidy of up to 50 percent to the farmers for the plantation of new varieties of apples. Apart from this, the Horticulture Department is also providing technical information related to farming to encourage the farmers of the state.

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The economic condition of the farmer brothers will become stronger

Officials say that this step will strengthen the apple production as well as the economic condition of the farmer brothers. According to the Horticulture Department, a new variety of apples will be made available very soon.

Grant is being given for high high-density apple plantation

Due to high-density apple plantations in Kashmir, interest among farmers has increased. Also, at present, people are showing interest in this high-density plantation in place of traditional apple trees at many places in Kashmir, in which 50% grant is also being given by the Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Department to the farmers to grow apples under this new technology. Is being given for. Along with this, the Horticulture Department is also providing all kinds of technical information to the farmers' fields to encourage them.

Also read: Apple crop affected due to this reason, thousands of farmers of the state suffered loss

The interest of young farmers is also increasing

Now educated youth in Kashmir have also started showing interest in farming. Also, high-density apple plantations are becoming a source of employment as well as an excellent source of income for them. For your information, let us tell you that Kashmiri apple is in demand all over the world including India. Due to its sweetness and juiciness, it is in demand all over the world. Now in such a situation, it can prove to be an excellent option of income for the Kashmiri people.

Farmers can make a great benefit by cultivating saffron. Farmers will have to take care of some special things for this. Saffron is used from catering materials to worship lessons and medicines. The demand for saffron remains in the market throughout the year. In such a situation, if you are bored by producing traditional crops, then you can cultivate saffron. Profit in saffron cultivation is also very high. It is sold at high prices in the market. Saffron is also called red gold. The price of 1 kg of saffron in the market today is up to Rs 3 lakh.

Soil and climate for saffron cultivation

Farmers should take special care of some important things during saffron cultivation. Cultivation of saffron requires a cold and dry climate. Saffron cultivation in India is mainly done in Jammu and Kashmir. The sandy loam soil with the best drainage for saffron cultivation is fantastic. Saffron seeds are much smaller. Because of this, special techniques have to be used to grow them. Also, its spectacular maintenance is also required. Its cultivation requires timely irrigation, weed control and pest control. Saffron crop is cooked and ready in 7-8 months. After the crop is ripened, saffron flowers are broken and dried. Dried saffron is peeled and sold in the market.

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Some important things related to saffron cultivation

According to experts, prepare the soil better for saffron cultivation. Plough the soil 2-3 times, then make it uniform. Saffron seeds are sown during the month of September-October. The seed should be sown at a depth of 2-3 cm. At the same time, regular irrigation of its crop is required. Especially during flowering and at the time of crop ripening, more irrigation is required. The crop requires manure and fertiliser from time to time. Weed in saffron crops is harmful. Because of this, control of these is also necessary.