date:Jun 18, 2021
ove disastrous for small and marginal fruit growers of the state. The sale of this apple in mandis meant for domestic growers have already pulled down the prices by 30 per cent to 40 per cent, the forum officials said. If this continues, local farmers will have no market left for their produce.
The forum stated that the import duty on apples should be 100 per cent and the quantity of apple to be imported should be fixed to safeguard the interests of the domestic growers. Also, the horticulture