Kashmir apple growers face challenges due to high-density apple yields, early ripening, and road closures caused by weather. Middlemen exploit the situation, while inadequate cold storage and a lack of fruit processing units worsen issues. A “conspiracy” narrative against Delhi is unfounded.
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By TNI Team October 8, 2025
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