Agriculture
Whispers of Change: Preserving Himachal’s Apples Under the Shadow of a...
By Ankur Jamwal and Mohit Sharma Horticulture is a vital contributor to Himachal Pradesh’s economy, with apples accounting for approximately 80% of its output. Though...
Controlled Atmosphere Stores at Village Level to Boost Storage and Jobs
Horticulture Minister Announces Decentralised Infrastructure to Support Apple Growers Shimla — In a bid to strengthen the apple economy and provide better storage options to...
Pangi Valley to Become Natural Farming Sub-Division, Process Initiated
Committee visits local panchayats, MSP of ₹60/kg announced for barley Shimla/Killar – The Himachal Pradesh government has started the process of declaring Pangi valley a...
Govt Launches Special Drive to Register Farmers for Natural Crops
MSP for Naturally Grown Produce Highest in the Country: Spokesperson Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has launched a one-month special campaign to register farmers interested...
Govt Faces Farmer Backlash Over Tariff Hike; Clarifies Subsidy Will Offset...
Shimla: Facing criticism from farmer unions over the recent spike in agricultural electricity bills, the Himachal Pradesh government has clarified that farmers will continue...
Himachal Announces Highest MSP in Country for Naturally Grown Crops
Procurement of Wheat and Turmeric from May 15; Barley Procurement Planned in Pangi Shimla | In a major push to promote sustainable and chemical-free agriculture,...
Bragta Demands Immediate Release of Anti-Hailnet Subsidy for Fruit Growers
Says Centre Has Released Its Share; State Government’s Negligence Adding to Growers’ Burden Shimla: State BJP spokesperson Chetan Singh Bragta has slammed the Congress-led Himachal...
From Juice to Schnapps: HPMC Expands Product Line and Market Reach
Shimla – The HPMC is taking bold steps to diversify its offerings and broaden its market presence, with plans to introduce alcoholic beverages like...
Virus Threat: Himachal Tightens Quarantine Rules for Apple Plants
Shimla: In a bid to protect apple orchards from virus threats, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to tighten quarantine regulations for imported apple...
Negligence in Quarantine Rules Allowing Virus-Infested Apple Plants to Enter Himachal
Shimla: The horticulture industry in Himachal Pradesh is facing a severe crisis as lakhs of apple plants are being imported from abroad without proper...
Agroecology Can Revive Rural Economies and Fight Climate Change, Experts Say
Nauni/Solan - Agroecology is being recognised as a powerful pathway to revive rural economies, improve farmers' incomes, and tackle climate change. During the Consortium...
Future of Farming Lies in Adapting to Dryland and Water-Stressed Challenges:...
Solan: The growing challenges of farming in dryland and water-stressed conditions require urgent attention as climate change continues to impact agriculture. With declining groundwater...
