Proper grading, packing key to better apple Prices: Handwara Mandi President

Kupwara, Oct 9: Proper grading and packing of apples can help growers secure better prices in the market, President Fruit Mandi Handwara Mohammad Amin Wani said on Friday, urging growers to maintain quality standards before bringing their produce to the mandi. Wani said growers had repeatedly been advised to grade apples according to their size and quality and avoid mixing different grades in the same boxes. “Properly graded and packed apples not only attract better rates but also help build confidence among buyers and traders,” he said.

He said good-quality apples remained the preferred…