Apple, Avocado Farming Takes Root In Rayalaseema

Farmers in the region are successfully cultivating high-value exotic crops such as apples and avocados, traditionally associated with cooler regions like Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. 

Agriculture in



the region has undergone a gradual transformation in recent years. Alongside conventional crops, farmers have taken up the cultivation of marigold, jasmine, crossandra, fig and guava. 

Encouraged by changing market trends and improved farming practices, they are now experimenting with crops that promise higher returns while requiring relatively less water.