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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- Farmers in Kashmir say India-New Zealand FTA on apple violation of promises made by central governmentKashmiri apple farmers are concerned after India reduced import duty on New Zealand apples to 25% under a free trade agreement, a move they...26 Dec, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
- Cold storage facilities save South Kashmir apple growers from heavy losses after highway closureThe temporary blockade caused by landslides and bad weather had raised serious concerns among orchardists, as apples, being perishable, req...25 Oct, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces daily time-tabled parcel services between Kashmir Valley and DelhiGood news for Kashmir's apple farmers. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a daily parcel service connecting Badgam in Kashmir to ...11 Sep, 2025, 12.14 PM IST
- Apple prices crash by 50 pc as arrivals from Himachal Pradesh increaseApple prices have plummeted by nearly 50% in a month due to increased arrivals from Himachal Pradesh and the upcoming harvest in Kashmir. T...10 Sep, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
- Removal of additional tarrif on US products will hurt local economy, say Kashmir apple farmersRegional political parties and apple growers in Kashmir are urging the Indian government to reconsider its decision to remove additional du...12 Sep, 2023, 08.45 AM 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
- Will form Apple Farmers Federation of India, bring Kerala cooperative society model to Kashmir: Kisan SabhaApple provides livelihood to around nine lakh households in India mainly from Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. J&K produces 77 pe...24 Jun, 2022, 09.39 AM IST
- Delhi fruit and vegetable traders divided over Bharat BandhSimilarly, Kashmir Apple Merchants Association and the Himachal Pradesh Merchant Association supports the bandh. Vijay Talra, vice presiden...07 Dec, 2020, 10.10 PM IST
- Apple prices crashed in Kashmir after market intervention by Nafed, says Raju Shetty"Farmers had to wait for 10 to 12 days for their turn to sell to Nafed, which rejected or offered lower prices on various grounds. Nafed co...18 Nov, 2019, 07.04 PM IST
- Declare apple crisis in Kashmir Valley as nation calamity, demands AIKSCCThe delegation noted that horticulture, which is the backbone of the state's economy, has suffered a double thrashing this season. Just whe...16 Nov, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
- Apple export from Kashmir dips by 1.35 lakh metric tonnesThe dip in apple exports so far this year comes amid communication blockade, restrictions and protests after the Centre revoked special sta...17 Oct, 2019, 11.37 AM IST
- Apple traders worry about advance paid to J&K growersThe government has asked the Nafed to procure apples in the wake of terrorists threatening growers.16 Sep, 2019, 11.38 AM 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
- 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
- Bharti FieldFresh to buy HP applesBharti 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
- Kashmir apple trade seeks industry statusFarmers across the valley accuse the government for not doing enough to safeguard the declining horticulture sector.23 Sep, 2007, 04.30 PM IST
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