Agriculture Development Office Conducts Mobile Training for Apple Orchard Management in Jumla
Summary
The Agriculture Development Office in Jumla conducted ward-level mobile training on apple orchard pruning and management across all eight local levels, aiming to support apple farmers with technical knowledge and increase productivity.
Key Points
- The Agriculture Development Office conducted mobile training on apple orchard pruning and management across all eight local levels in Jumla.
- Agricultural technicians visited farmers' orchards in various municipalities to provide technical support and training.
- Out of 24,838 families, 19,150 are involved in apple farming in Jumla, with apple cultivation area increasing slightly in the current fiscal year.
- Despite the area increase, apple production decreased from 20,512 metric tons to 18,245 metric tons between fiscal years 2081/82 and the current year.