Apple Production Increases in Bajura's Hilly Regions, Facing Market Challenges
Summary
Apple production is rising in Bajura’s hilly areas, boosting farmer enthusiasm and expanding commercial orchards, but poor road conditions and transport bottlenecks are making it hard to get the fruit to market. Farmers fear losses unless market access and infrastructure improve.
Key Points
- Apple production has increased in Bajura’s hilly regions, with more farmers expanding commercial orchards and planting varieties such as Golden, Delicious, Gala and Fuji.
- Farmers say demand is strong because Bajura apples use fewer pesticides, and some traders even buy directly from the fields.
- Despite higher output, growers face major problems in transporting apples to markets because of poor road conditions, especially along the Kolti-Martadi route.
- The Agriculture Knowledge Center Bajura says production and area under apple cultivation are both expected to rise further this year.
