Shimla: The current apple crop in Himachal Pradesh is likely to register record production as it has been estimated to cross six lakh tonnes compared to corresponding 2.80 lakh tonnes last year, a top functionary of horticulture department revealed here today.
According to state horticulture director Gurudev Singh, “Owing to ideal weather conditions and optimum level of moisture content during the current apple season, the crop is likely to touch record six lakh tonnes production in the state.” Singh reasoned that during the last apple season, dry and rough weather affected apple production, which had reduced production to 2.80 lakh tonnes as compared to normal production of 3.50 to 4 lakh tonnes.
According to met office director Manmohan Singh, all districts in the state have registered ample rainfall in the month of June as prominent apple cultivating district like Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur and Mandi have recorded ideal rainfall, enough to keep intact soil moisture content for apple-laden trees.Read Full Story
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