Chikkaballapura:Apples are normally related to the chilly climates of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Nevertheless, a farmer from Karnataka has challenged this perception by efficiently cultivating Kashmir Apple varieties close to Bengaluru, drawing consideration from throughout the state.
Anil, a farmer from Addagallu village in Chikkaballapur taluk, grows apple bushes on his one-acre farmland and is now reaping a formidable harvest. Earlier, he cultivated greens, together with tomatoes, however suffered repeated losses. Decided to strive one thing completely different, he determined to experiment with apple farming.
“I confronted losses in conventional crops a number of occasions. So, I needed to strive one thing new and completely different. I discovered about apple cultivation by way of YouTube movies and determined to offer it a shot,” Anil stated.
With steering from agriculture graduate Shashikumar from Tumakuruand knowledge gathered on-line, Anil imported Israel-origin apple saplings and planted practically 400 bushes on his farm. Regardless of the new local weather, the crop has carried out remarkably nicely.
The farmer stated every tree is now yielding practically 10 kilograms of apples. The success of the crop has stunned many native farmers and agriculture fanatics, particularly as a result of apples are typically thought of a cold-region fruit.
“I needed to show that apple cultivation is feasible even in Karnataka’s local weather if correct care and know-how are used,” he added.
As a substitute of promoting the fruits by way of merchants, Anil has opened his farm to guests. Folks can go to the orchard, pluck apples straight from the bushes and pay for what they take residence.
“I would like folks to benefit from the expertise of visiting the farm and harvesting fruits themselves. It creates consciousness and in addition provides customers confidence concerning the high quality,” he stated.
The distinctive farming initiative has attracted the eye of close by farmers, lots of whom at the moment are visiting the orchard to be taught extra about various crops and trendy farming methods. Agriculture consultants imagine such progressive experiments might encourage diversification in Karnataka farming and scale back dependence on conventional crops alone.
