How climate change shifts apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh
Fruit production industry in hilly zones is seeing a rise in temperature. Because of this, production of apple has moved to higher altitudes, which earlier were not suitable for this fruit.
Jun 27, 2017, 12:39 PM ISTApple cultivation supports over 1.7 lakh families: HP govt
Apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh has become the mainstay of over 1.7 lakh families in the state as the orchards now cover 1,09,533 hectares, around 49 per cent of the total area under fruit cultivation.
Jul 18, 2016, 11:16 AM IST