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Bihar to grow apples in 7 districts on a trial basis, project launch on Jan 19
Horticultural director Nand Kishore said seven districts including Vaishali, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Aurangabad, Samastipur, Katihar and Muzaffarpur have been identified for pilot projects to grow apples of the HRMN-99 variety suitable for subtropical and low-altitude cultivation. Plateau plains.
“We have arranged a sufficient number of plants of the HRMN-99 cultivar at the Vaishali National Nursery Centre of Excellence at the National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad for the launch of the pilot project on January 19. First, the plantation will be completed in After formal training, planting is carried out on 10 hectares of land in all areas,” says Kishore.
One of Vaishali’s Ranjit Kumar Singh, along with other friends in the Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Aurangabad districts, planted several HRMN-99 apple saplings brought from Himachal Pradesh three years ago.
“The saplings planted by Ranjit Kumar in Vaishali are already bearing fruit and can be picked by May-June,” said Rakesh Kumar, deputy director of the Horticulture Department, adding that plants in other areas are also in different stages of fruiting.
A plant scientist at Rajendra Prasad Agricultural University (RAU) in Samastipur said that molecular studies on the properties of HRMN-99 apples have been carried out and compared with the inspected varieties of the Gujarat Biotechnology Mission in Gandhinagar.
“This study confirms its diversity and advantages over other low-cold varieties Anna and Dorsett Golden,” the scientist said, adding that the apple variety can even grow at temperatures as low as 40 degrees Celsius.
The state government has also decided to provide farmers with subsidies for apple plantations of up to Rs 123,000 per hectare, almost half the estimated cost of Rs 246,000. The pilot project envisages training at least five farmers in each district before offering them to plant saplings. The bureau will also plant apples on 0.2 hectares of land at the Vaishali Centre of Excellence for training and demonstration purposes.
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Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.
With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.
The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.
Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:
Date Temperature Sky October 23, 2024 32.93 °C Sky is clear October 24, 2024 32.69 °C Sky is clear October 25, 2024 32.5 °C Sky is clear October 26, 2024 32.07 °C Sky is clear October 27, 2024 30.69 °C Sky is clear October 28, 2024 31.29 °C Sky is clear October 29, 2024 32.09 °C Sky is clear
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