Farmers in Kashmir say India-New Zealand FTA on apple violation of promises made by central government

Published Dec 26, 2025

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Kashmiri apple farmers are concerned after India reduced import duty on New Zealand apples to 25% under a free trade agreement, a move they claim violates government promises. This decision is expected to impact sales of apples currently stored in controlled atmosphere facilities, potentially harming growers in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

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Source: Economic times