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In the current year, approximately 32,000 metric tonnes of garlic have been exported from the Kulgam and Shopian districts located in the southern region of Kashmir.
The Agriculture Department of Kashmir reports an increase in demand for Kashmiri vegetables and an increase in vegetable exports to different markets in India.
In June and July alone, over 80,719 tonnes of vegetables were exported and 2,16,785 tonnes of vegetables were grown in the state. Despite the challenges posed by the Srinagar Jammu highway, which makes exporting perishable goods difficult, the department managed to export 100 metric tonnes in the last week of July.
The agriculture department is expecting to produce 2,42,000 metric tonnes of vegetables in August, which will contribute to the economy of the farmers.
Additionally, in the current year, around 32,000 metric tonnes of garlic have been exported from the Kulgam and Shopian districts in the southern region of Kashmir.