Agriculture
Solar Fencing Subsidy Cut: BJP Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Farmers and...
Shimla – The BJP has criticized the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for halting the subsidy on solar fencing, calling it a betrayal of...
Woolly Aphid Infestation in Shimla’s Apple Orchards Raises Concerns Among Growers
Apple growers in Shimla's prominent regions such as Theog, Rohru, and Kotgarh are grappling with a severe outbreak of woolly aphid, a sap-sucking pest...
Peas Declared Unsafe in Solan as Lead Contamination Raises Red Flags
Solan – Green peas sold in Solan City have been declared unsafe for consumption after a food safety test revealed alarming levels of lead...
Breakthrough in Kiwi Farming: Nauni University Finds Species Suited for Higher...
Researchers at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have made a discovery that could transform kiwi farming in cold regions across...
Himachal Pradesh to Introduce Horticulture Subject in Senior Secondary Schools
Shimla - Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce horticulture as an optional subject in government senior secondary schools starting from the academic session 2025-26....
HPMC Sets Record with 1,545 MT of Apple Juice Concentrate Processed...
Apple Procurement Surges in Himachal: 29,200 MT Acquired Under MIS; Himachal's Apple Industry Sees Major Investments in Cold Storage, Processing and Packaging Shimla – The...
Himachal Pradesh Takes First Steps Towards Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation
Himachal Pradesh is initiating a pilot project to explore cannabis cultivation, starting on the lands of the state’s Agricultural and Forestry Universities. The plan...
Reducing Food Waste Key to Sustainability, Say Experts
Nauni, Solan: Experts at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry stressed the urgent need to reduce food waste for a sustainable future...
Himachal to Become First State to Formulate Horticulture Policy: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh is set to become the first state in India to formulate a Horticulture Policy, aimed at boosting the state's horticultural produce and...
Adani Agri Fresh Increases Apple Purchase Price by ₹5 Per Kg...
In a significant move, Adani Agri Fresh in Himachal Pradesh has increased the price of apple procurement by ₹5 per kilogram. The price for...
Universal Carton Boosts Himachal Apple Industry, Cuts Losses, and Raises Profits
Apple growers reap rewards as the state government’s Universal Carton reform enhances quality and pricing The apple industry in Himachal Pradesh has experienced a significant...
Himachal Pradesh Leads the Way in Natural Farming: Governor Shiv Pratap...
International Conference on Natural Farming Held at Nauni University Nauni/Solan: Himachal Pradesh is setting an example for the nation in the field of natural farming,...
