{
  "id": 15605483,
  "title": "Israel-made nets offer apple growers a shield from hail hit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/israel-made-nets-offer-apple-growers-a-shield-from-hail-hit",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T13:11:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/israelmade-nets-apple-growers-himachal-hail-shield-11792404103263.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's apple growers face significant losses due to hailstorms, which can destroy months of effort and investment in a single event. As erratic weather threatens crops and livelihoods, farmers in the world's fifth-largest apple-producing country are turning to Israeli anti-hail nets for protection. These nets have become increasingly popular, driving up their imports. Vijay C. Roy, a journalist with over 21 years of experience covering various news beats, reports that these nets offer a shield against hail damage, helping to preserve marketable yields and reduce the financial impact on orchards.",
  "summary": "Anti-hail nets now cover a growing share of Himachal Pradesh’s apple orchards, offering farmers a defence against storms that can devastate a harvest. But installation is a significant investment, even with government subsidies.",
  "key_points": [
    "India's apple growers suffer significant losses from hailstorms.",
    "Israeli anti-hail nets gain popularity for hail protection.",
    "Vijay C. Roy reports on nets' role in preserving orchard yields."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}