FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF APPLE ORCHARD IN KARSOG TEHSIL
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2022-09
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UHF,NAUNI
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Apple is one of the most popular fruits in the world, priced for its diverse uses, high
dietary content, and health benefits. Apple farm management is one of the most important
keys to successful and profitable farming. The study investigated the farm management
practises of apple growers in tehsil Karsog. The purpose of the study was to examine the
different farm management practises used to maximise apple production. A sample size of
100 respondents was taken for the study. The primary data collection tools were structured
questionnaries. The result indicated that farmers were earning a fair amount of income from
their apple orchards. The large amount of planting material comes from private nurseries.
Major orchard management practises in tehsil Karsog include mulching, weeding, pruning,
and spraying. Findings revealed that farmers are heading towards high-density plantations.
Farmers' major constraints to apple growing include inadequate irrigation facilities, no
follow-up by suppliers/extension workers and the high cost of fertiliser. Recommendations
for both practitioners and researchers are provided to further explore the orchard management
practises of apples.