In a significant development for the apple growers of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the central government has introduced the Minimum Import Price (MIP) for apples.
In a statement issued to the press, MLA Kuldeep Rathore said, "In Shimla district, due to rain and hailstorm for the last several days, crops have suffered heavy damage at many places. In Jadoon Panchayat of Narkanda, which falls under the Theog assembly constituency, apple plants have suffe
Apple growers and other horticulturists in Himachal Pradesh said they were hopeful of getting special provisions in the Union Budget to boost trade of Himachali apples.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 6 (ANI): While the apple growers from Kashmir have raised alarm over the losses incurred by them, three youths from Southern districts of the valley have come up with a unique way to assist the growers in saving and growing the fruit and subseque
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 25 (ANI): Apple growers of Himachal Pradesh have supplied 7,500 tonnes of apples to Adani Agri Fresh Limited.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Congress MLA Rohit Thakur has alleged that the Centre and state governments have failed to fulfil the promises made to farmers to double their income and that apple growers were facing "an unprecedented hike in the packaging cost".
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 28 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday announced that a committee, headed by the chief secretary, would be constituted to check the exploitation of horticulturists by the traders, private CA store owners and others at vari
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 28 (ANI): Apple growers in the Kashmir valley are happy as they expect a bumper apple harvest this year due to heavy snowfall and moderate temperature in those areas where these apples are grown.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 30 (ANI): Farmers of Northern India are claiming that huge imports of apples have affected their income and is hoping that the government in its Union Budget will bring in some change to provide relief to them.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 4 (ANI): Apple growers in Kashmir Valley seems to be satisfied with apple production this season and are all set to ship out large quantities of apples to different states in the country.
Taipei [Taiwan], September 19 (ANI): Taiwan government will help local growers of wax apples and custard apples after China announced ban on the import of these fruits from the self-ruled island, said Taiwanese Council of Agriculture (COA) chief Chen Chi-chung.
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 5 (ANI): With timely snowfall in the Jammu and Kashmir, apple growers from Udhampur's Karlah hoped for a quality crop this season.