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00:00The first apple crop harvest in Kashmir has begun in Kupara district.

00:12The present crop of Gala Must comes from high-density apple farming,

00:16which is proving to be a game-changer for the sector as it brings high returns.

00:23The orchard, where the first harvest is underway, is operated by the Horticulture Department.

00:28Here is a block, which we call high-density apple plantations.

00:34This orchard is about 70 canals.

00:37In this orchard, there are many different varieties of varieties.

00:42As you can see, there are new varieties, market value high, Gala series, Kingrot,

00:51and the new varieties are available in this orchard.

00:55As you can see, the fruit has also come in a lot of color.

01:00This early yield coupled with the harvest season in August,

01:05helped farmers avoid the risk of damage from untimely snowfall,

01:09a common issue with traditional apple varieties that are harvested in November.

01:14The plant is the seed.

01:16We are auctioning it.

01:18Generally, fruit growers and some breeders come in a lot of breeders,

01:22like you can see the kilp,

01:25where they are harvesting.

01:27It has been almost done.

01:29So now, the breeders, which is the auction,

01:33which is the contractor who has bought fruit,

01:36So now they are harvesting it, so they will pack it and supply it in the market.

01:43Apple farming is a high economic driver for the region and provides employment to many.

01:49The Horticulture Department of Jammu & Kashmir has launched several initiatives to help apple

01:54farmers in the region. High density plantation is one such scheme that was launched in 2021

02:01and will run till March 2026.