Archive · 28 Jul 2026
J&K modernizes apple sector with European expertise
Jammu and Kashmir is working to improve its apple farming by learning from experts in Europe.
A group led by the Agriculture Minister visited nurseries and research places to learn about better ways to grow apples.
They want to use new technologies to make apple farming more efficient and reduce the need to buy plants from other countries.
This will help farmers in Jammu and Kashmir grow better apples and use fewer chemicals, making the farming more sustainable.
Jammu and Kashmir is modernizing its apple sector with European expertise.
A high-level delegation visited European nurseries and research institutions.
The goal is to boost fruit production and reduce dependence on imported planting material.
Technologies studied include precision orchard management and biological crop protection.
The delegation aims to adopt sustainable technologies and improve productivity.
- Who
- Javid Ahmad Dar, Agriculture Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, and a high-level delegation
- What
- A study visit to Europe to learn advanced horticulture technologies
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Europe
- Why
- To modernize the horticulture sector and reduce dependence on imported planting material
Pro-European Collaboration
Self-Sufficiency Advocates
Dependency on Imports
Pro-European Collaboration
Collaboration with European experts will bring advanced technologies and reduce initial dependency on imports.
Self-Sufficiency Advocates
Focus should be on developing local capabilities to minimize reliance on foreign expertise and imports.
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Leadership
- Javid Ahmad Dar, Agriculture Minister
- Key Technologies
- Precision orchard technologies, sustainable farming practices, biological crop protection
- Objective
- Boost fruit production and reduce dependence on imported planting material
- Institutions Visited
- Koppert Biological Systems, leading commercial nurseries, research institutions
- Expected Outcomes
- Adoption of sustainable technologies, reduced chemical pesticide use, improved productivity