Scholarlink

<p>The horticultural economy of Kashmir is strongly dependent on apple production, but the variability in climate, occurrence of pests and market volatility and resource scarcity are all threats to its productivity. This study examines the socio-economic characteristics, production limitations, input–use behavior, and sustainability behavior of the apple farmers in three major districts, Budgam, Shopian, and Baramulla. The study employs structured surveys (<i>n</i> = 420), orchard health indices (based on remote sensing) such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and multivariate regression to determine the crucial determinants of the variation in yield. Findings indicate that the level of education, the age of the orchard, as well as the use of high-density plantations and integrated pest management are strong predictors of yield (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.01), while water shortage, pest outbreaks, and poor quality of chemical inputs are some of the negative predictors of productivity. The results indicate that climate resilience practices, better extension services, and robust supporting market systems are required in the apple industry of Kashmir to increase sustainability.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

A Landscape-Based Assessment of Productivity, Constraints, and Sustainability Practices Among Apple Farmers in Kashmir

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年6月23日

查看全文
  • Arshad Bhat

摘要

The horticultural economy of Kashmir is strongly dependent on apple production, but the variability in climate, occurrence of pests and market volatility and resource scarcity are all threats to its productivity. This study examines the socio-economic characteristics, production limitations, input–use behavior, and sustainability behavior of the apple farmers in three major districts, Budgam, Shopian, and Baramulla. The study employs structured surveys (n = 420), orchard health indices (based on remote sensing) such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and multivariate regression to determine the crucial determinants of the variation in yield. Findings indicate that the level of education, the age of the orchard, as well as the use of high-density plantations and integrated pest management are strong predictors of yield (p < 0.01), while water shortage, pest outbreaks, and poor quality of chemical inputs are some of the negative predictors of productivity. The results indicate that climate resilience practices, better extension services, and robust supporting market systems are required in the apple industry of Kashmir to increase sustainability.