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Kashmir apple crop damaged by hail storms
Repeated hail storms have damaged apple crops in key belts of Kashmir, including Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and parts of Bandipora, according to the Deccan Herald. Growers report harm to fruit, leaves and…
Repeated hail storms have damaged apple crops in key belts of Kashmir, including Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and parts of Bandipora, according to the Deccan Herald. Growers report harm to fruit, leaves and branches during critical stages of crop development.
The damage could soon affect apple supplies and prices far beyond the Valley. The storms struck at a vulnerable time for the fruit, raising fears of reduced output for the season.
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Kashmir accounts for over 70% of India's apple production, and a bad season hits farmers and traders across the country. The crop is insured under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, but claims are often delayed or disputed. The next few weeks will show how much of the damaged crop can be salvaged, and whether the government will step in with compensation or price support.
Watch for: official damage assessment reports expected by early September.
Source: deccanherald.com
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