Jumla farmers prohibited from plucking raw apples

Jumla, July 29: Farmers of Jumla district have been prohibited from harvesting raw apples.  Issuing a public notice, the Agriculture Development Office has urged the farmers to pick the apples only starting September 1.  

Office Chief Ram Bhakta Adhikari shared that action would be taken against the farmers and businessperson if raw apples were found harvested and sold against the notice. 

"Raw apples lack taste, quality and nutrition. There would be negative impact on its brand and market price in a long-term manner. So the agriculture branch of eight local levels and locals in the district have been informed through the public notice, "mentioned Adhikari.

As per the agriculture experts, it would be appropriate to pick the apples only from the second week of Bhadra i.e. last week of September. Out of around 18,000 families in the district, 16,000 families are been involved in apple farming. 

Apple is being cultivated on more than 4,000 hectares of land in the district, added the office. (RSS)