Agriculture
Himachal Eases Cannabis Rules, Reduces Cultivation and Processing Licence Fees
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has eased the financial requirements for controlled cannabis cultivation and processing for medicinal and scientific purposes, reducing licence fees...
Illegal Pea Cultivation on Forest Land Raises Environmental Concerns; Glyphosate Use...
Mandi: The alleged use of the herbicide Glyphosate to clear natural vegetation for illegal pea cultivation on forest land has raised serious environmental concerns...
Avocado Takes Root in Solan, Opening a New Chapter for Himachal’s...
Solan: A new green revolution is quietly taking root in the mid-hills of Solan, where avocado is emerging as a promising high-value fruit crop...
Government to Provide 70% Subsidy for Cold Storages, Freeze-Dry Units and...
Shimla: In an initiative to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen the fisheries sector, the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a state-sponsored scheme to promote...
Himachal Government Approves MIS for Procurement of Processing-Grade Mangoes, Citrus Fruits...
Shimla: In a major relief for fruit growers, the Himachal Pradesh Government has approved the implementation of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for the...
Nauni University Scientists Visit Apple Orchards, Issue Advisory on Disease Management
Solan: Scientists from Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, have been conducting extensive field visits and awareness campaigns across Himachal...
Himachal to Launch High-Value Nut Mission from 2026 to Boost Horticulture...
Shimla: In a major initiative to strengthen Himachal Pradesh's horticulture sector and enhance farmers' income, the state government will launch the High Value Nut...
Horticulture University Issues Advisory for Apple Disease Management During Rainy Season
Nauni: With widespread rainfall creating favourable conditions for the spread of fungal and soil-borne diseases in apple orchards, the Department of Plant Pathology at...
Government to Bear 50% Interest on Overdue Farm Loans, 6,356 Farmers...
Shimla: In a major relief for distressed farmers, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to bear 50 percent of the outstanding interest on overdue...
Shimla Apple Production Likely to Halve as Weather Takes Heavy Toll
Output projected at 2.31 lakh MT against 4.41 lakh MT last year; freight to be charged by weight, Fagu control room to start by...
Horticulture University Explores Indo-Australian Partnership to Combat Apple Replant Disease
Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, is exploring a research collaboration with Australia-based Tri-Nations Orchard System Holdings Ltd to tackle...
Himachal Govt to Explore Direct Benefit Transfer for Apple Procurement Payments
The Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of introducing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for payments made to apple growers under the Market Intervention...
