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4th October, 2021 Agriculture

 

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Context

  • The first consignment of Kashmiri walnuts was sent to Karnataka.

 

About

  • In 2019, world production of walnuts China contributed 56% of the total.
  • Other major producers (in the order of decreasing harvest) were the United States, Iran, and Turkey.
  • Kashmir accounts for 90% of India’s walnut production.

 

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/first-consignment-of-kashmiri-walnuts-leaves-for-karnataka/articleshow/86749811.cms