The almond harvest in Kashmir marks an important seasonal and cultural event, and this year’s bumper crop has brought smiles to farmers’ faces.
Almond Cultivation:
Almonds are one of the major and oldest tree nut crops in the world.
There are two types of almonds available: Sweet almond and bitter
Required Climatic Conditions
Climate: Colder regions' climate is suitable for almond farming.
Temperature: Temperature ranging between 7°C to 24°C is considered appropriate.
Soil:Deep, loamy, well drained soils are ideal for almond growing.
Rainfall: Average rainfall needed is 75 to 110 cm.
Almond plants can grow easily at an altitude of 750 to 3200 meters above sea level.
Major Almondfarming Countries: USA, Australia, Spain, Turkey
Major Almond farming states: In India Almond cultivation is mainly done in the hilly parts of colder regions, mainly in Jammu& Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala and some hilly regions of Andhra Pradesh.
Uses: Almonds are used for various purposes like in sweets, milk, nuts used in the food and used in producing oils.
Challenges: Erratic weather patterns, limited access to modern farming techniques, competition from lower-cost imports, shrinking farmlands, and a lack of policy support from authorities.
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