Kashmir Starts Exporting Tons of Walnuts to Europe
TEHRAN (ANA)- Jammu and Kashmir has started exporting tons of walnuts to other countries including the European nations, ANA’s honorary correspondent reported.
“Walnuts of the Valley in Jammu and Kashmir are exported not only to other states, but also to the whole world,” Ovain Ali, ANA’s honorary reporter in Jammu and Kashmir said.
About 266,000 tons of walnuts are grown in Jammu and Kashmir in an area spanning 89,000 hectares every year.
More than 98 percent of the total walnuts grown in India come from Jammu and Kashmir.
Walnuts in Kashmir are grown organically, which means no chemical sprays or fertilizers are used in its cultivation.
Kashmiri walnuts are popular across India and are exported to the UK, the Netherlands and France, among many other countries.
The walnut trees are found in the North and South of the Kashmir Valley.
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