Locals, environmentalists concerned over depleting snow cover, rising temperatures in ShimlaThe Himachal Pradesh capital, which used to be draped in white and attract tourists from all over, now mostly presents a brownish look with...
05 Feb, 2023, 08.46 AM IST
Natural farming gives edge to Himachal Pradesh apple growers in marketThe non-chemical low-cost climate resilient SPNF technique is being promoted for agriculture and horticulture crops in Himachal Pradesh as ...
10 Oct, 2021, 06.25 PM IST
Apple prices tumble in wholesale on weak demand, high supplyIn the Delhi Azadpur mandi average price of apple was about Rs 40-50 a kg which has dropped by 50% in the last fortnight due to increased s...
16 Sep, 2020, 05.22 PM IST
Quarantine requirements keep many buyers away from Apple markets in Himachal PradeshApple harvesting has begun in Himachal Pradesh and will start in a month in Kashmir. The desperate apple trade is seeking government procur...
27 Jul, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
Severe winter likely to raise apple yieldThe wet weather follows one of the driest winters in 2017-18.
21 Feb, 2019, 08.09 AM IST
A year after demonetisation, Apple growers still feel pinchfor Himalayan Apple Growers Society, the usual yield is about 3 crore apple boxes, which had dropped to 2.3 crore in 2016, is further likel...
08 Nov, 2017, 12.42 AM IST
Shimla schoolgirl rape and murder jolts Apple harvesting seasonThe protests, alleging shoddy police investigation, have spilled from apple belt over to other cities in the hilly state.
17 Jul, 2017, 10.00 PM IST
Shimla rape and murder jolts Apple harvest and businessMost in the farming community suspect involvement of Nepalese farmhands in the rape incident. The apple cultivation is heavily depended on ...
17 Jul, 2017, 07.25 PM IST
Apple cultivation supports over 1.7 lakh families: Himachal Pradesh governmentThe diverse agro-climatic conditions, topographical variations and well drained soils favoured cultivation of temperate to subtropical frui...
18 Jul, 2016, 11.26 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh government simplifies guidelines under apple rejuvination projectThe Himachal Pradesh government has simplified guidelines under the apple rejuvenation project to enhance productivity of the fruit.
30 Jun, 2014, 12.38 AM IST
Himachal apples facing competition from China, New Zealand: CM Virbhadra SinghThe Himachal apple is facing stiff competition from the ones imported from China and New Zealand.
19 Aug, 2013, 03.50 PM IST
- Six apple processing plants to be set up this year:HP Minister
Himachal Pradesh government will set up six apple processing plants in the state this year to ensure remunerative returns to apple growers.
27 Apr, 2013, 10.10 PM IST
- Global warming takes toll on apple production in HP
Warmer temperatures and a decrease in winter snowfall due to global warming are being blamed by horticulture and environmental experts for ...
22 Nov, 2009, 05.10 PM IST
- High apple prices keeping pvt cos at bay in Himachal
Even after the start of fresh arrival of apple crop in Himachal Pradesh the procurement of the fruit has not picked up due to higher price ...
14 Aug, 2009, 10.17 AM IST
- Low output to push apple prices up
A quantum jump in apple prices is expected this year due to fall in production.
21 Jul, 2009, 05.56 PM IST
- Government to promote horticulture in HP
Himachal Pradesh is planning to give special emphasis to horticulture in the state to project it as state fruit.
20 Jan, 2008, 02.32 PM IST
- Apples in Himachal Pradesh affecting growers' income
Apple growers of Himachal Pradesh can see the festive season being spoilt as returns have nosedived by around 65 per cent due to the crop d...
05 Oct, 2007, 11.37 AM IST