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Agriculture
Apple Output in Himachal Pradesh Halves Amid Erratic Weather
✍️ The Chenab Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:01 AM
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Apple production in Himachal Pradesh has fallen to roughly half of previous levels as unpredictable weather patterns disrupt the harvest season.
The state's apple output has been reported to be about fifty percent of what it was in the previous harvest season. Farmers attribute the sharp decline to erratic weather, including unexpected temperature swings and irregular rainfall that have affected blossom and fruit set.
Agricultural officials said that the sudden shifts in climate have hampered both the timing of flowering and the maturation of apples, leading to lower yields across major orchard zones. The reduction threatens the livelihoods of thousands of growers who depend on the crop as a primary source of income.
The state government is monitoring the situation and is expected to consider relief measures for affected farmers, although specific interventions have not yet been announced.
Experts warn that continued climate volatility could pose long‑term challenges for Himachal's horticulture sector, urging the adoption of resilient farming practices and better weather forecasting support.
Agricultural officials said that the sudden shifts in climate have hampered both the timing of flowering and the maturation of apples, leading to lower yields across major orchard zones. The reduction threatens the livelihoods of thousands of growers who depend on the crop as a primary source of income.
The state government is monitoring the situation and is expected to consider relief measures for affected farmers, although specific interventions have not yet been announced.
Experts warn that continued climate volatility could pose long‑term challenges for Himachal's horticulture sector, urging the adoption of resilient farming practices and better weather forecasting support.