Himachal Farmers Use Ice to Save Apple Trees

Farmers in Himachal Pradesh, India, are using artificial ice to cover their apple trees because there hasn't been enough snow this winter.

Apple trees need a certain amount of cold, called 'chilling hours,' to rest and prepare for the next growing season.

Without enough natural cold, the trees might not produce as many apples.

Some farmers think that covering the trees with ice can help, but experts say this might actually harm the trees.

They suggest that farmers should choose types of apples that need less cold and take better care of their trees.

This is important because if the trees don't do well, there might be fewer apples and they could cost more money.