Strategic Cropping Plans for Horticultural Crops in the unique Agro-Climatic conditions of the Kashmir valley
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Cropping pattern, Horticulture, Employment, Climate, AreaAbstract
The Kashmir Valley presents unique agro-climatic conditions that demand strategic cropping plans for horticultural crops to maximize productivity and resilience. This paper synthesizes existing research and local expertise to propose tailored strategies for optimal crop selection, planting schedules, and management practices. Factors such as altitude, temperature variations, precipitation patterns, soil types, and market demand are considered in designing adaptable cropping plans. Emphasis is placed on diversification, crop rotation, and integrated pest management to enhance sustainability and mitigate risks associated with climate variability. Additionally, the socioeconomic context and the potential for value addition through processing and marketing are explored to foster resilience and prosperity among local farmers. The proposed strategic cropping plans aim to empower farmers with knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of Kashmir's agro-climate while fostering environmentally sustainable and economically viable horticultural production systems.
Horticulture, being one of the vibrant sectors of the economy in the state, provides employment opportunities to about half of the population. Out of the total area of horticulture in the state, 90 percent is in the Kashmir Valley. Due to continuous increases in production and export, agricultural land is getting diversified into horticultural land. Horticulture directly influences the income, employment, and living standard in rural areas of the valley. The diverse agroclimatic conditions of the Kashmir Valley offer great potential for growing various varieties of temperate fruits like apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, walnuts, and almonds. With the emergence of urbanization and modernization, the change in cropping pattern from traditional to cash-rich crops has made horticulture one of the important industries in the Kashmir Valley.
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