Analysis of Variations in Selling Price of Apple Fruit in Kashmir Valley: A Case Study of District Shopian

Abstract

Kashmir is said to be the apple bowl of India, famous for the unique and delicious production of apple varieties throughout the world. As a dominant crop of the valley “Apple” proudly represents the fruit industry of Kashmir. About 70 percent of apple in India comes from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. More than 97 percent of total apple production in the state is contributed by Kashmir division.  Hundred and ten Varieties of apple are found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The chief varieties produced are Delicious, American, Ambri, Moharaji, Kesari and Hazaratbali. An attempt has been made to analyse the variations in selling price of apple between different varieties and regions.