Shimla, Aug. 23 -- Adani Agri Fresh Limited (AAFL) on Saturday announced the commencement of its apple procurement operations for the 2025 season in Himachal Pradesh, offering an opening rate of Rs 85 per kilogram for the Large-Medium-Small (LMS) grade of top-quality fruit - Rs 5 higher than last year's starting price.

Procurement will begin on August 24 at AAFL's facilities in Rohru, Rampur, and Tutu-Pani, on August 25 at Sainj and Jarol-Tikkar, and on August 28 at Reckong-Peo.

"We are pleased to start this year's procurement at Rs 85 for the LMS grade of 80-100% colour premium apples, which is Rs 5 more than our last year's opening rate. Our priority remains ensuring fair returns to farmers while maintaining quality standards," an AAF...