Apple picking begins in Jumla after technical approval
Summary
Apple picking has begun in Jumla after technicians determined the fruit had developed proper colour and sweetness. Farmers and traders must now follow new rules requiring local government recommendations before apples can be transported outside the district.
Key Points
- Farmers in Jumla have started harvesting apples after receiving technical approval that the fruit is ready for consumption.
- Apple farming covers 4,604 hectares in the district, with production expected to reach 19,500 metric tonnes this year.
- The Agriculture Development Office has made a recommendation from the concerned local government mandatory for transporting apples outside Jumla.
- Officials say the rule aims to stop traders from sending unripe apples to outside markets.
