Kullu Student Ayush Pioneers Avocado Farming Amidst Climate Crisis, Boosts Farmer Income

• Kullu's apple orchards face climate change challenges, prompting a search for alternative, resilient crops.
• Ayush, a local student, is pioneering avocado cultivation, inspired by thriving foreign-planted trees in Gandhinagar.
• He developed a unique method, growing avocado plants from discarded seeds on his rooftop to adapt them to Kullu's climate.
• Avocado farming offers significantly higher profits than apples, fetching 180-250 Rs/kg compared to 80 Rs/kg for apples.
• Ayush is now guiding other horticulturists, aiming to establish Kullu as a global avocado hub.