Jammu & Kashmir fruits make debut export to UAE
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Jammu and Kashmir's Areko cherries and Scentrose plums have been exported to the UAE for the first time, facilitated by APEDA.
- This initiative aims to open new international markets for growers and increase their earnings.
- Farmers involved in the export supply chain realized significantly higher returns compared to domestic prices.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the inaugural export of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu and Kashmir to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This significant move is expected to unlock new international market opportunities for local growers and substantially improve their income.
The initial consignment, weighing one metric tonne, featured premium stone fruits sourced from farmers in the Shopian and Pulwama districts. These fruits were shipped to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, marking a key step in expanding India's fresh fruit exports. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry highlighted that this export initiative is crucial for enhancing farmers' income.
Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as an important hub for premium horticultural produce with immense export potential.
APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev congratulated the farmers and the exporter, emphasizing Jammu & Kashmir's growing importance as a hub for high-quality horticultural produce with strong export potential. "APEDA remains committed to facilitating market access for farmers through export promotion initiatives, quality enhancement and global buyer outreach," Dev stated. He added that the export to the UAE reflects the increasing global demand for India's premium fruits.
Growers participating in this export supply chain have already seen remarkable benefits. They realized nearly 60 percent higher returns for cherries and an impressive 120 percent higher returns for plums compared to prevailing domestic market prices. This success is anticipated to foster wider adoption of export-oriented farming practices and strengthen the global presence of Jammu and Kashmir's premium stone fruits.
APEDA remains committed to facilitating market access for farmers through export promotion initiatives, quality enhancement and global buyer outreach.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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