Published Aug 18, 2023
Walnut farming is very little, but it is very profitable as farmers grow more than 2.31 million per year. And farmers benefit from a huge amount of income.
Eating walnuts daily reduces the chances of type II diabetes, increases stamina, provides protein, and helps in weight loss. Consumption of walnuts makes the body energetic.
Jammu and Kashmir account for 63,000 hectares with an output of 60,000 tons which is worth 2500 million rupees. Most walnuts are grown in south Kashmir.
Uttrakhand is ranked at the second position overall in india, producing walnuts. Uttarakhand contributes 8.47 % of the total production in India.
In Himachal Pradesh, walnuts are grown in Kullu, Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, Chamba, Kinnaur and Salon areas. They are grown at an altitude above sea level.
Arunachal Pradesh has 20,000 hectares of land suitable for walnut production. Arunachal Pradesh is a global producer of walnut, being among the four states.