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Notes from the orchard to the port.

Practical perspective on India's fruit trade — season outlooks, agronomy and export know-how for buyers and growers.

Apple orchards in Himachal Pradesh ready for the harvest season

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Himachal Apple Season Outlook: What Buyers Should Know

From Gala in August to Fuji in October, the Himachal harvest calendar shapes availability, pricing and quality across the season.

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Young apple saplings on clonal rootstock in a nursery

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Choosing the Right Apple Rootstock for Himachal & Kashmir

Rootstock decides tree size, how soon an orchard bears fruit, and how well it stands up to local soil and climate. Here's how to choose.

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Ripe Alphonso mangoes, India's premium export cultivar

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The Mangoes India Exports: Alphonso, Kesar & Beyond

A guide to the cultivars driving India's premium mango export demand — and the regions and seasons behind them.

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Refrigerated shipping containers at a port handling imported apples

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Apple Import Origins Compared: Eight Countries, One Supply Chain

Turkey, Iran, Italy, Poland, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand and the USA each fill a different window in India's apple import calendar. Here's how they compare.

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