When Good Apples Face Hidden Challenges: A Story of Trust and Transparency On 22nd August 2025, a fresh lot of apples arrived at our facility. They came from two of our partner farmers, both of whom had long been associated with natural farming. The apples were beautiful to look at shiny skins, perfect grading, neatly […]
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This article is under draft review and may be edited further in the near future. Himachal Pradesh is an emerging state in natural farming, which focuses on improving soil health, reducing chemical use, and protecting biodiversity. Over 2.23 lakh farmers across all panchayats have already adopted this approach, and the state aims to bring 9.61
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Understanding Apple Varieties India’s apple-growing regions from the mid-hills of Uttarakhand to the high reaches of Himachal and Kashmir are undergoing a quiet but important transformation. Growers are shifting towards high-density planting, clonal rootstocks, and natural farming methods that reduce chemical input, conserve soil health, and ensure long-term orchard viability. We believe informed decisions on
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Apples, Mountains, and Mudslides: A Journey Through Kinnaur’s Orchards When you think of apples from Himachal, you probably imagine crisp red fruit in crdboard boxes stacked neatly on a truck, heading towards cities like Delhi or Bangalore. But behind every apple that makes its way to your market basket lies a story of resilience, unpredictability,
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Natural Blueberries: A Backstory: Kalasan Nursery Farm (KNF) has been actively engaged in a variety of agricultural projects, with one of the noteworthy initiatives being the Blueberry Project. One key challenge which KNF has addressed is that of appropriate Varietal Selection. As there are number of crops for which little or no research is available
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