Shimla, Sept. 6 -- Damage of the road infrastructure due to recent monsoon mayhem in Himachal has left the apple growers worried.

The blocked roads and National Highways are making it difficult for the growers to transport their produce to the market.

Staring at losses, the Sanyukt Kissan Manch, had urged the Union government to implement market Intervention schemes to safeguard the interest of the farmers' organisations. They are seeking restoration of roads as a top priority.

The horticulture department has advised the farmers to delay plucking until roads reopen but the orchardists feel that prolonged delays could reduce the fruit's market value and quality.

Horticulture contributes more than 20% to Himachal Pradesh's Gross Domesti...