Grape growers in Repora and adjoining villages of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district said this year’s rains have affected the crop. Repora and its adjoining villages in the district are famous for their unique grapes, however, this year as Kashmir witnessed torrential rains it has affected the grape production in villages although farmers are yet to harvest the fruit.

A growers from Waliwar said this year, the rains have affected the crop as compared to last year and they do not expect the price they got last year: “The rains have hit the crop. This year there is less production as compared to the previous year. Last year, the production was good and we had good returns.”

In Repora village, grapes are cultivated in about 60 hectares which is a source of livelihood for many people during harvest season. The grapes of the village are known across Kashmir. A grape farmer from Repora said this year at least 20 to 30 percent of the crop has been affected by rains adding that this year they expect decline in production.

Source - https://www.freshplaza.com