Himachal apple price tumbles
August 19th, 2012 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 19 (IANS) The price of crisp, crunchy and juicy apples of Himachal Pradesh, India's main apple basket, has crashed due to oversupply of the fruit, traders said Sunday.They ... Read more...
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Himachal apple yield looks ruddy again
January 25th, 2012 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 25 (IANS) Bountiful snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the country's prominent apple basket, has brought cheer to growers after a season of dismal production. Good snow at this ... Read more...
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Apple Varieties and How to Choose the Right One
October 21st, 2010 - 1:07 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There are twenty-five different varieties of apples which are currently grown in the United States, and some apple-growers even hold a patent on their tempting fruits. There are ... Read more...
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Tests run on 20 new varieties of apples on the occasion of The National Apple Day
October 20th, 2010 - 9:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
York, Oct 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The National Apple Day was marked at the Dales tearoom yesterday.This year’s event was used to run free tests for about 20 varieties of Apples that are ... Read more...
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Buyers throng Himachal markets with arrival of apples
July 18th, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla, July 18 (ANI): Early varieties of apples arrived in markets, attracting buyers from across the country to Himachal Pradesh.According to the farmers, the state witnessed good rains this month, which ... Read more...
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Himachal apples arrive in markets
June 28th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 28 (IANS) Early varieties of apples of Himachal Pradesh have arrived in the market, attracting buyers from across the country.
"The season has started well. The demand is high and ... Read more...
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Bad apple harvest spells windfall for Himachal farmers
August 6th, 2009 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Aug 6 (IANS) Poor rainfall this monsoon and poorer snowfall last winter have hit apple production in Himachal Pradesh. But the farmers are not complaining, as the fruit's prices ... Read more...
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Apple crop affected due to adverse weather conditions in Himachal Pradesh
May 23rd, 2009 - 7:23 pm ICT by ANI
By Prem ThakurKullu (HP), May 23 (ANI): The apple crop in Kullu has been affected due to lack of adequate snowfall and rains in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh.A good crop of apples ... Read more...
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Why leaves change colour in autumn
April 15th, 2009 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 15 (ANI): A new study of thousands of breeds of apple trees has tried to explain why leaves change colour in autumn.The study bolsters a claim that red foliage evolved ... Read more...
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Agronomists in Himachal Pradesh impart training to apple growers
January 11th, 2009 - 10:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant Chauhan
Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur), Jan.11 (ANI): Scientists of the Agriculture University of Himachal Pradesh and officials of the Kinnaur District administration have organized several workshops for apple growers and owners ... Read more...
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Kullu holds a three-day apple festival
August 29th, 2008 - 8:13 pm ICT by ANI
By Prem Thakur
Kullu, Aug.29 (ANI): Large number of local residents and visitors from different parts of the country and abroad enjoyed attending a special three-day apple festival held here this week. ... Read more...
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Kashmir orchard owners set for rich dividends on bumper apple crop
August 2nd, 2008 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Aug 2 (ANI): Orchard owners in Kashmir are looking forward to huge profits as they are expecting a bumper apple harvest this year.
Going by the bumper produce of the early ... Read more...
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