By Er Ishfaq Khaliq

When spring rolls into Kashmir, cherries are the first to greet the markets, followed by pears and a host of other fruits that mark the valley’s rich horticultural calendar.

Apples, however, wait for autumn, and when they arrive, they flood the markets in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and elsewhere.

The rush of the harvest season often pushes prices down at first, and only when supply tapers off do they climb again.

This economic pulse makes cold storage essential, allowing growers to store their produce and release it gradually for better returns.

Behind this miracle lies a technology that is as old as it is powerful: ammonia refrigeration.

Ammonia is no newcomer. It has long been a trusted refrigerant in industrial systems, and in Kashmir’s apple industry, it has become indispensable.

Its........

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