Rajasthan Farmer Grows Shimla Apples In Thar Desert's Scorching Heat, Earns In Lakhs
Santosh Khedar, a farmer in Rajasthan's Thar Desert, grows over 6,000 kg of apples annually using the HRMN-99 variety. Her ...
Rajasthan’s dry, sandy terrain, is now home to apples, defying climate norms
The northwestern state, known for its scorching summers and dry, sandy terrain, is now home to the delicious fruit, thanks to ...
Apples from Thar: Rajasthan farmers cultivate a taste of Himalayas
JAIPUR: The Thar in Rajasthan stretches duney and dry. Summer temperatures climb to a blistering 49°C. But the desert is ...
The Print4d
Synonymous with cool climate, apples find new home in desert state of Rajasthan
Traditionally associated with cool climates like in the Himalayan states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, apples are now also flourishing in the most unlikely place one could imagine — ...
Rising Kashmir10d
Rediscovering the Forgotten Flavours of Kashmir’s Ambri Apple
The Ambri apple, known for its unique taste, crisp texture, and rich aroma, holds a special place in Kashmir’s cultural and ...
The Hindu20d
Kashmir awaits a warm summer in 2025. How should its crops prepare?
From seed distribution to crop calendars, the Sher-e-Kashmir University ... “If almond trees bloom early, specific measures are suggested to protect the fruit. Similarly, in the event of water ...
Himalayan apples in Rajasthan: Farmers grow orchards in the scorching Thar desert
In Rajasthan's Thar Desert, farmers in Sikar and Jhunjhunu have successfully cultivated apples, a fruit typically grown in cooler climates. Using the HRMN-99 apple variety, which thrives in extreme ...