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Farmers in Himachal fear massive drop in apple output

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh expected only 50% of their apple crop this year, but the recent heavy rains resulting in flash floods and landslides have caused much more loss. The growers now expect only 20% of the expected 50% crop this year, which is around 1.60 crore boxes against the expectation of around 2 crore boxes. Farmers expect approximately 30% of stone fruits crop (peach, apricot and plum) has been destroyed as already 60% was harvested.