Jumla district has exported apples valued at Rs 412.9 million by the first week of December, according to the Agriculture Development Office. A total of 5,591 metric tons of apples were shipped, with local varieties selling between Rs 50 and 65 per kilogram. Overall production declined from 20,512 metric tons last year to 18,245 metric tons due to hailstorms and pest infestations. Despite the reduced output, the area under apple cultivation has expanded to 4,497 hectares, while Italian Fuji apples have commanded premium prices exceeding Rs 175 per kilogram.
