Horticulture

HORTICULTURE

Horticulture has assumed a great importance in the development of the Economy of the district. As per the available records of the Revenue Department the area hectors whereas the area is on the higher side as per records maintained by the Horticulture Department

Both fresh and dry fruit are grown in the district both on Hilly terrains and the plain belts. The area under fruit was 21938 hectors during the year 2010-11 and the area under different Horticulture Department Nurseries is as under:

*S.NO*	*Year*	*Area under* *Fruit (Hec.)*	*No. Of Fruit* *Nurseries*	*No. Of Plants*		*No. Of Spray Pumps*
*S.NO*	*Year*	*Area under* *Fruit (Hec.)*	*No. Of Fruit* *Nurseries*	Available	Distributed	*No. Of Spray Pumps*
1	95-96	30200	09	95256	29272	01
2	96-97	26504	09	54695	22922	--
3	97-98	26504	10	64935	21882	05
4	98-99	26539	09	28315	14926	264
5	2009-10	31659	05	44048	7999	142
6	2010-11	21938	05	38771	13140	14

The production of Fruit in the district contributes a hand-some share in the over all production of the state (especially in Apple and Almond).

The Department of Horticulture should take steps for fruit preservation during winter season in the district to avoid decay of the fruit and ensure proper marketing. Besides high yielding varieties and technical know how should be provided to the fruit Growers, Fruit Canning centers need to be established in the district.

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