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
Heavy rains likely to halve apple production in HP, J&KApple growers from the Kashmir valley, which accounts for around 75% of the 2.1-2.9 million tonnes of apples produced in the country a year...
14 Jul, 2023, 12.07 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
Union budget disappoints apple growers in HimachalThe apple economy in Himachal is worth Rs 5000 crores and 2.5 lakh families are directly dependent on it, says apple growers associations.
01 Feb, 2023, 06.29 PM 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
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
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
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
J P Nadda urges government to take measures for HP apple, garlic growersJ P Nadda has urged the government to take appropriate measures to provide succour to apple and garlic growers in Himachal Pradesh.
09 Jul, 2015, 07.50 PM IST
Imported Apple prices crash in domestic market due to huge importsImported apples have turned cheaper in India due to huge imports that were triggered by anticipation of a lower production in the country.
15 Apr, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Blame it on Kashmir floods, apples are now 18% costlierThe floods in J&K have caused a loss of Rs 1,000 crore to the apple crop in Kashmir, threatening a collapse of the horticulture industry in...
03 Oct, 2014, 02.41 AM IST
Monsoons play truant, apples fail to blushTraders and growers expect prices of better quality apples to increase by Rs. 200-300 per box, when supply begins in the next 10-15 days
05 Sep, 2014, 12.29 PM IST
- Chinese apples lowering profits of Indian growers
With Chinese apples affecting the profitability of domestic growers, governments joined by farmers have demanded raising import duty.
11 Aug, 2011, 03.43 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
- 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