Why Kashmiri Farmers are Moving Away from Paddy Farming

Newsclick spoke to some farmers to understand their perspective.

In recent years, Kashmir is witnessing a shift from paddy farming to more horticulture based crops like apples. While is is profitable in the short to medium term, it can lead to a devastating water crisis in the coming years, as well as problems of supply outweighing demand. Newsclick spoke to some farmers to understand their perspective.