Kashmir’s walnut and apple growers face tough competition from cheaper imports

Kashmir's walnut and apple growers face tough competition from cheaper imports

While cheaper imported walnuts from countries such as China, Turkey and the US are causing alarm among the growers, the apple industry, which is the economic lifeline of Kashmir, is also being adversely affected by foreign imports By : Riaz Wani Cheaper imported walnuts from countries such as China, Turkey, and the United States are threatening the produce in Kashmir and causing alarm among traders who want the government to step in. Walnuts cultivated in Kashmir are more expensive to produce due to various factors, such as the high cost…

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