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Almost 45% of economic returns in the agricultural sector is accounted for by horticulture.4 The agro-climatic conditions prove highly suitable for growth and development fruits and various wild herbs. Local soil is deep and rich in organic matter and access to human resources for farm labour is amply abundant.
The horticulture industry also serves as a great advantage to the state due to its monopoly on walnuts,black walnuts, almonds, pears, cherries, apples, hazelnuts, pecan-nuts, strawberries, goji berries, persimmon, and kiwi fruits. However, according to the J&K Planning Commission, Kashmiri horticulturalists have limited their industry to merely supplying primary products rather than diversifying their market through value addition. Juice concentrate and jams, processing units for saffron, herbs and dry fruits like almonds and walnuts also offer abundant opportunities for entrepreneurship. Export potential for processed fruits, walnut products, honey, and etc., will increase through consciencious use of fertilizers for quality production and disease protection. By utilizing modern technology for packaging and cold storage, youth entrepreneurs can transform the Kashmirhorticulture industry.
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
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