Apricot season begins in Gilgit-Baltistan, a wave of happiness among farmers

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Gilgit-Baltistan Apricots: Background and Key Points

This report on Gilgit-Baltistan apricot provides a detailed overview of important background, relevant facts and implications for Pakistani readers.

Apricot Season Begins

Apricot season has started in Gilgit-Baltistan and farmers have started harvesting. Gilgit-Baltistan is the largest apricot producing area in Pakistan where thousands of tons of apricots are produced every year.

This year’s production

According to the Department of Agriculture, the production of apricots this year is expected to be better than last year. Weather conditions have been favorable and rains have benefited the crop. Apricot orchards in Hunza, Nagar and Gilgit regions are laden with fruits.

Apricot Varieties

Dozens of apricot varieties are found in Gilgit-Baltistan, among which Hajiri, Margalani and Chalghuzi varieties are the most famous. Dried Apricots are very popular in the international market and are a major contributor to dry fruit exports from Pakistan.

Farmer Issues

However, farmers are facing difficulties in marketing and transportation of the crop. A lot of apricots are wasted due to lack of cold storage facilities. The farmers have demanded the government to provide cold storage facilities and export facilities.