Himachal Apple Growers Grapple with Erratic Weather and Market Woes

Apple growers across Himachal Pradesh are currently facing significant challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns, including hailstorms and unseasonal rains, which have severely impacted crop quality and yield. Additionally, fluctuating market prices and rising input costs are adding to their distress. Farmers are urging the state government for more robust support mechanisms and fair pricing policies to ensure the sustainability of their livelihoods. This situation has been a recurring co