From orchards to manifestos, apple takes centre stage
3 months ago

From orchards to manifestos, apple takes centre stage

Hindustan Times  

A key part of Kashmir’s economy, the issues plaguing the horticulture sector and the apple industry in particular, have found resonance in election campaigning. A standout from the Congress’ manifesto — Haath Badlega Halaat — also promises insurance for all crops against natural calamities and a minimum support price of ₹ 72 per kg for apples. A standout from the Congress’ manifesto — Haath Badlega Halaat — also promises insurance for all crops against natural calamities and a minimum support price of ₹72 per kg for apples. “Baig sahib was the person behind abolishing the toll tax which has benefitted growers from top to bottom,” said Baramulla district development council chairperson Safina Baig.

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Political parties give go-bye to farm issues, farmers unhappy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Political parties give go-bye to farm issues, farmers unhappy

Hindustan Times  

As the electioneering to the Lok Sabha has gained momentum in the state, farmers in Himachal Pradesh are unhappy over their issues being ignored by the parties. Sanyukt Kisan Manch, a conglomerate of the 14 farm organisations, held a meeting in Shimla to discuss farm-related issues and draw the attention of the political parties toward the core issue being faced …

Kashmir: Opposition calls out Centre’s cutting of duty on U.S. apples
1 year, 3 months ago

Kashmir: Opposition calls out Centre’s cutting of duty on U.S. apples

The Hindu  

Opposition from traders and political parties grew on Tuesday in Kashmir against the Centre’s move to relax import duty by 20% for apples imported from the United States of America. The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry termed the Centre’s move “astounding” to remove the additional import duty on apples, walnuts, and almonds imported from the USA. It’s feared to …

​Discontent Among Himachal Pradesh Orchardists Grows, Will they Upset BJP’s Apple Cart in Elections?
2 years, 2 months ago

​Discontent Among Himachal Pradesh Orchardists Grows, Will they Upset BJP’s Apple Cart in Elections?

News 18  

It promises to be the most exciting electoral battle in the hills in recent times. While Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur believes the government has addressed the issue of apple growers over goods and services tax increase and payment of pending market intervention schemes amount, the mood in the industry is somber. Many believe the Bharatiya Janata Party government …

Kashmiri Apple Growers Get Double Rates as They Reject Govt Schemes, Revive Old Market Chains
4 years ago

Kashmiri Apple Growers Get Double Rates as They Reject Govt Schemes, Revive Old Market Chains

News 18  

Kashmiri apple production has fallen by as much as 40 per cent this year but the prices have shot up after farmers revived their traditional market chains. ”We are getting double – in some cases triple the rates that we got last year,” beamed Shabir Ahmad Malik, an orchardist at the Shopian fruit mandi. Dewan said due to scab – …

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