What is Fruit Farming?
Fruit farming, also known as fruit cultivation or horticulture, involves the production of fruits such as mango, guava, citrus, banana, papaya, pomegranate, grapes, apple and other regionally suitable fruit crops. Unlike many seasonal field crops, fruit crops often remain in the field for several years and therefore require long-term planning.
Orchard establishment involves choosing suitable varieties and rootstocks, preparing the land, determining plant spacing, establishing irrigation and developing an appropriate nutrition and plant-protection programme.