Agriculture
Apple Cultivation Breaks Altitude Barriers: High-Density Apple Orchard Thrives in Kinnaur
At over 12,000 feet above sea level, apple cultivation has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. A high-density apple orchard in...
Cancer-Fighting Turkey Tail Mushroom Now Ready for Commercial Cultivation in Himachal
Solan — The Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR), Solan, has achieved a breakthrough that could change the future of mushroom cultivation in the state....
Preserving Tradition, Fighting Resistance: Tribal Remedies Get Modern Patent Protection
Solan: Blending traditional wisdom with modern science, Shoolini University’s Dr. Radha has secured four patents for health products and extraction methods derived from Himalayan...
Himachal Govt procures 2123 quintals of wheat, Boosts Natural Farming Procurement
State promotes chemical-free produce under ‘Him-Bhog’ brand; over 2.22 lakh farmers embrace natural farming Shimla: In a move to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote natural...
No Special Road Tax for Outside Trucks in Himachal Pradesh
Govt issues a notification to ease the transport of apples and potatoes from August to October Shimla: Amid the peak of apple harvesting in Himachal...
CM Orders Scientific Probe into Mysterious Apple Disease; Expert Teams to...
Growers report premature leaf fall, yield loss; Expert teams mobilised for on-ground assessment in Shimla district Shimla: Amid rising concern over a mysterious disease damaging...
Solar-Powered Cold Stores for Himachal’s Farmers: 50% Subsidy to Boost Horticulture...
MoU signed with EESL to set up micro cold storage units without bank loans Shimla — In a move to reduce post-harvest losses and improve...
Beetle Infestation Threatens Apple and Stone Fruits: Nauni University Issues Advisory...
Nauni, Solan — Amid rising reports of beetle infestation in apple orchards and other stone fruit crops, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and...
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...
