Jammu and Kashmir: 60-year-old farmer transforms six kanals into thriving apple hubA 60-year-old farmer, Sansar Chand, is revolutionizing agriculture in Udhampur. He has converted his land into a high-density apple orchard...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Mehbooba Mufti calls for JK CM intervention on FTAs; Expresses fear of dilution of apple import dutiesPDP leader Mehbooba Mufti and Himachal Pradesh apple growers are raising serious concerns over potential import duty cuts on apples in upco...
28 Dec, 2025, 08.10 AM IST
Adani Agri Fresh announces 2025 apple procurement rates in Himachal Pradesh; opens at Rs 85/kg for top gradeAgri Fresh Limited (AAFL) on Saturday announced the commencement of its apple procurement operations for the 2025 season in Himachal Prades...
23 Aug, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
₹5,000 per box and counting: Himachal’s apple season begins with a bang as quality fruit reignsHimachal Pradesh's apple growers are experiencing a profitable start to the season as early varieties fetch high prices in wholesale market...
19 Jul, 2025, 11.25 PM IST
No snow in Kashmir, Himachal can damage apples: GrowersApple growers in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, India's prime apple-growing regions, are facing a significant drop in production thi...
24 Jan, 2024, 02.45 PM IST
After tomatoes and bananas, now get ready to pay more for applesDue to rainfall, floods, and landslides in apple-growing regions of apple growing regions in Himachal Pradesh, apple prices may rise by 20-...
18 Aug, 2023, 02.54 PM IST
India to face apple crunch as heavy rain hits productionHeavy rains have not only damaged farms, but also destroyed roads, power lines and infrastructure worth $550 million in Himachal Pradesh, w...
24 Jul, 2023, 11.32 AM IST
Apple production may halve due to unseasonal rains, snowfall; import restrictions to keep prices upUnseasonal rains, snowfall, and low temperatures in April have affected the apple crop in India's Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu ...
16 May, 2023, 12.54 PM IST
Demand for J&K, Himachal apples rises as Turkey quake hits supply"The severe earthquake that rocked Turkey last month has impacted exports of apples from the country to India. The domestic demand is now b...
06 Mar, 2023, 12.41 AM IST
Himachal Apple growers demand govt support as farm-gate prices fall to a 10-year lowOrchard owners have asked the Centre to implement the Kashmir formula in Himachal as well to cushion cultivators from a price shock.
21 Sep, 2021, 03.44 PM IST
Hike in import duty on US apples to strengthen domestic pricesThough output was more than average in Jammu & Kashmir last year, quality was marred by erratic weather.
21 Jun, 2019, 01.57 PM IST
Corporates look to procure apple from Kashmir growers as Himachal braces for another lean season due to climate changeCompanies such as Adani Agri Fresh, CONCOR, Reliance Fresh, Mother Dairy and Big Basket had started direct procurement of apples in Himacha...
30 Jul, 2018, 03.45 PM IST
Fulfilled all the poll promises in HP: CM Virbhadra Singh"The state government has launched schemes for the welfare of each section of the society and fulfilled all the poll promises," Singh claim...
11 Sep, 2016, 09.58 PM IST
IMD's weather forecast brings hope to apple, pear and plum farmers in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal PradeshIn the previous year, snowfall had covered the lower reaches (below 6,000 feet) by January across Shimla and Kufri in Himachal Pradesh, sai...
26 Dec, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- With poor apple crop, companies look at imports
A poor apple crop in Himachal Pradesh and higher prices prevailing in the market are expected to increase imports of apples from Fuji in Ja...
23 Aug, 2011, 02.16 AM IST
- Bharti FieldFresh to buy HP apples
Bharti FieldFresh, an arm of the Bharti group, will be entering the Himachal apple market this season after procuring apples from Kashmir a...
11 May, 2010, 01.07 AM IST
- Himachal Govt to set up cold store for apples in Sonepat
To prevent the apple growers of Himachal Pradesh to sell their produce at a throw away price during off season, the Himachal government is ...
03 Oct, 2007, 11.30 AM IST