QUL Fruits Organizes Awareness Drive for Farmers on High-Density Plantation Schemes and Financial Support

Strategic Insights -

South Kashmir's farmers gained valuable insights into High-Density Plantation (HDP) and financial schemes at QUL Fruits' awareness drive, held in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Bank. The program's success was evident in the large turnout of farmers from surrounding areas, who actively interacted with officials, raised pressing questions, and discussed challenges related to financing. This event served as a vital platform for two-way engagement, allowing experts to clarify doubts while giving farmers the opportunity to share on-ground realities. QUL Fruits offers year-round guidance, supported by a dedicated scientific team that advises farmers on soil health, disease diagnostics, and scientifically backed cultivation practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • QUL Fruits, in association with the Jammu & Kashmir Bank, organized a landmark awareness drive for farmers across South Kashmir, focusing on High Destiny Apple Plantation Scheme (financial schemes) and institutional support for High-Density Plantation (HDP).
  • The program was conducted at three Qulgahs (phygital farmer-engagement centres) in south Kashmir's Anantnag region, drawing a large and enthusiastic turnout of farmers from surrounding areas.
  • Farmers interacting with officials, raised pressing questions, and discussed challenges related to financing, marking a vital platform for two-way engagement.
  • QUL Fruits offers year-round guidance, supported by a dedicated scientific team that advises farmers on soil health, disease diagnostics, and scientifically backed cultivation practices.
  • Nahida Fayaz, Incharge QulGah, highlighted the importance of farmer awareness about the financial schemes and opportunities available under the High-Density Plantation model.
  • Representatives from Jammu & Kashmir Bank reaffirmed their commitment to providing tailored credit facilities, low-cost financing, and accessible schemes to support farmers in adopting modern, sustainable practices for HDP.
  • This initiative reflects QUL Fruits and its partners' commitment to social welfare and inclusive growth, aiming to place Kashmir firmly on the global map of apple production.

Statistics:

  • QUL Fruits has impacted over 10,000 farmer lives and established more than 1,000 hectares of high-density plantations.
  • This awareness drive was conducted at three Qulgahs in south Kashmir's Anantnag region.
  • The program focused on High Destiny Apple Plantation Scheme (financial schemes) and institutional support for High-Density Plantation (HDP).
  • QUL Fruits offers year-round guidance, supported by a dedicated scientific team that advises farmers on soil health, disease diagnostics, and scientifically backed cultivation practices.

Sources:

  • Kashmir Observer LLP
  • Contify.com