Kashmir's strawberry farmers hit hard as prices plummet after Pahalgam attack - The Legitimate

Kashmir's strawberry farmers hit hard as prices plummet after Pahalgam attack - The Legitimate

Strawberries, the first fruit to ripen in the Kashmir Valley after winter, have arrived in local markets, but the mood among farmers is far from festive. A sudden slump in demand and prices, attributed to the recent attack in Pahalgam, has left strawberry growers grappling with losses during what should have been a profitable season. Farmers from Gusso village in Hazratbal, on the outskirts of Srinagar, who are currently harvesting the crop, say…