Already grappling with erratic weather, pest attacks and transport disruptions, apple growers in Kashmir are now facing a growing financial threat — cheque dishonour. Farmers selling produce to local traders report a rise in delayed or failed payments, with bounced cheques becoming increasingly common. Many growers are being forced to seek legal recourse to recover their dues. In south Kashmir’s Shopian district, where nearly 80 per cent of the …
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