Delicious Kinnaur apples dominate markets despite low yieldOctober 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - The world famous Delicious apples from Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district have recaptured the Indian markets this year despite low production and the farmers are getting record prices due to increased demand, an official said Sunday. "The apple harvesting season from Kinnaur has picked up.
Himachal Pradesh despatches 74 lakh boxes of applesSeptember 23rd, 2009 SHIMLA - The apple season in Himachal Pradesh has finally picked up with 7,400,000 boxes having been transported out of the state. "The apple season is in full swing and 74 lakh boxes have reached various markets in the country.
Himachal Pradesh to hold apple festivalSeptember 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will hold a two-day apple festival here from Oct 3 to promote the fruit it is famous for, Chief Secretary Asha Swaroop said Thursday. "The state government in collaboration with the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) is holding an 'Apple Festival-09' in Shimla Oct 3 to 4," Swaroop told IANS.
Low apple production causes unemployment in Himachal PradeshAugust 31st, 2009 SHIMLA - The low apple crop production in Himachal Pradesh has led to loss of business and unemployment in the state. Many people have been left jobless in the state, as apple crop production has come down by almost seventy five percent.
Monsoon revival brings cheer to Himachal apple growersAugust 23rd, 2009 SHIMLA - The revival of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, India's main apple basket, has rekindled the hopes of farmers of getting an optimum output from the surviving apple crop after drought-like conditions led to 35-40 percent drop in production. "Continuous rain spells in the past 15 days, though much delayed, is certainly beneficial where the leftover apple crop is ripening and attaining optimum size," S.P.
Kashmir apple growers rejoice as they expect bumper cropAugust 1st, 2009 SRINAGAR - Apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir are happy as they expect bumper apple harvest this year, especially of early season varieties of apples. A good rainfall coupled with moderate temperature and other favorable conditions in the valley is expected to result in a bumper crop.
Apple crop hit hard by adverse weather in UttarakhandJuly 15th, 2009 UTTARAKHAND - Adverse weather conditions have hit hard the apple crop in Ramgarh in Uttarakhand. The crop has been widely affected by the lack of rainfall and hailstorms during the time of flowering.
Himachal hills get moderate to heavy rainsJuly 14th, 2009 SHIMLA - The hills of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday saw moderate to heavy rains, which brought the temperatures across the state considerably down. "Most parts of the state witnessed moderate to heavy rain the past 24 hours, plummeting the temperatures," local meteorological office director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
Pre-monsoon showers bring relief in HimachalJune 29th, 2009 SHIMLA - Pre-monsoon showers in Shimla and other parts of Himachal Pradesh Monday brought much relief from the scorching heat, weather officials here said. "Pre-monsoon showers Monday early morning brought much relief from the prolonged heat wave in various areas of Shimla, Kangra and Mandi districts," meteorological office director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
Unabated heat continues in ShimlaJune 24th, 2009 SHIMLA - The unabated heat wave continued to parch the hills in the Himachal Pradesh capital Shimla, as the mercury soared to 30.3 degrees Celsius Wednesday. "The unusual rise in temperature and delay in monsoon is creating drought-like conditions in the low and mid-hills.
Cherry prospects look cheery in Himachal PradeshApril 28th, 2009 SHIMLA - Cherry growers in Himachal Pradesh, often called the country's fruit bowl, are hoping for a bumper crop. 'We are expecting a bumper cherry crop because of the favourable climatic conditions in the flowering season (March-April).
Dry, warm winter threatens Himachal fruit industryMarch 18th, 2009 SHIMLA - The prolonged dry spell and lack of adequate snowfall in the hills of Himachal Pradesh is threatening to put the Rs.20 billion (Rs.2,000 crore) fruit industry of the state in the doldrums. 'Lack of moisture in apple, peach, plum, apricot and almond orchards because of inadequate snow and rain during this season is not good for the crops,' state horticulture department director Gurdev Singh told IANS.
Weather not fruitful for Himachal fruit growersFebruary 5th, 2009 SHIMLA - Rising temperatures and very little or no snowfall since the onset of winter in Himachal Pradesh could hit the hill state's Rs.20-billion (Rs.2,000-crore) fruit industry this year. 'The prolonged dry spell in the mid-hills is a matter of concern.
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh turn to kiwi cultivationJanuary 12th, 2009 SHIMLA - Fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh are increasingly taking to commercial cultivation of the exotic kiwi fruit. Horticulture experts say it's a good step towards crop diversification and fetching them good returns too.
Snowfall raises hopes of good apple harvest in HimachalJanuary 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - Farmers and horticulture experts are hoping that the light to moderate snowfall in the mid hills of Himachal Pradesh during the past few days after a long dry spell would ensure a good apple harvest this year too. 'The onset of the snowfall season in the apple-growing belt would prove to be a boon for farmers.
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