The erratic weather this year has spoiled the prospects of a good pear yield in Kashmir this season. Last year also, pear failed to fetch good price in the fruit mandies outside Jammu and Kashmir (HT Photo)The harvest of pear in Kashmir begins next month but growers aren’t hopeful of a bountiful pear fruit this year due to various factors. Last year also, pear failed to fetch good price in the fruit mandies outside Jammu and Kashmir. The growers fear this year too, pear crop could face another lean year leading to a drop in business. “We won’t have too much pear this season as the weather played a spoilsport.

Source: Hindustan Times June 27, 2023 12:18 UTC