Year: 2018 | Month: June | Volume 5 | Issue 1
Socio-Economic Analysis of Apple Beneficiaries in Kashmir Valley
Farheen Naqash*
Fehim J. Wani and Ishrat F. Bhat
DOI:10.30954/2394-8159.01.2018.3
Abstract:
This present study attempts to examine apple production system of the Kashmir valley of J&K state. High growth and low instability in apple production is an ideal condition for achieving sustainable agricultural performance in the state. There is a growing concern that with technological change in production, variability has increased. Since the magnitude of growth and instability in production has serious implications for policy makers, the period-wise growth and level of instability in area, production and yield of apple in the Baramulla district of Kashmir region were estimated by using time series data from 2001-02 to 2014-15. The relative peace in the state has made it possible for farmers to focus on improving their livelihoods. The apple sector has the potential to influence several households and improve their economic prospects. New market players have to be invited in, resources found for investments, change in policy and support systems from the government and building capacities in individuals and institutions for effective and remunerative participation in the value chain.
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