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30,000 tonnes locally, with the remaining demand met through imports from other states. Last month’s Punjab transport tax triggered a supply crisis in the Valley before the issue was resolved after negotiations, but the larger question remains: why has Kashmir, despite its immense potential for sheep rearing, not become self-sufficient in mutton production?
Shrinking grazing land, low profitability, and inadequate policy support have all contributed to the decline of the livestock sector, preventing it from keeping pace with Kashmir’s growing demand.This story is by Basharat Amin , a Community, Content Creator from Shopian, Kashmir.
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