date:Feb 12, 2019
ting the loss suffered by the orchards in the snow-bound areas to about 100 crore, Kumar asked the farmers not to let snow accumulate on trees.
We appeal to the farmers not to let snow accumulate on trees and remove it as early as possible, he said. The meteorological department has predicted another spell of snowfall from February 12. After Kashmir, Chenab valley comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban is the leading fruit producer in the state with Bhadarwah contributing 65 percent of the yield,