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Agriculture
Himachal Apple Crop Declines, Growers Face Rising Costs Amid Firm Prices
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 09:18 PM
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Himachal Pradesh apple growers are concerned as the state's apple crop falls short of expectations, while input costs rise. Despite stable market prices, traders report losses.
Apple production in Himachal Pradesh has dipped below forecasted levels, prompting worry among growers. The decline comes as input costs, including fertilizers and labor, have surged. Even though market prices for apples remain firm, the higher expenses erode farmers' margins. Traders in the region have reported losses, citing the combination of lower yields and elevated costs.