Kashmir Apple Shortage Hits Diwali Demand
Supply of Kashmiri apples is falling short of Diwali demand because a scab outbreak has damaged this year's crop. The main worry is that a large share of apples reaching markets are lower grades. Growers face high production costs while earning low prices for their fruit.
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Context: Kashmir is one of India's main apple-growing regions, and its orchards supply markets across the country. Apple scab is a fungal disease that leaves marks on fruit, lowering its grade and market price.
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