The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Kodaikanal yet to fully tap apple cultivation; farmers want Minister for Horticulture in Tamil Nadu
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Beulah Rose
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Farmers in Kodaikanal are successfully cultivating high-chill apple varieties, prompting calls for a dedicated horticulture ministry in Tamil Nadu. Proponents argue that specialized infrastructure and government support are needed to scale exotic fruit production and improve farmer income.
In 2014, a group of farmers from Kodaikanal returned from Kashmir with the kernel of a dream and a hope to transform the rich valleys of Kodaikanal hills into flourishing apple orchards.
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