Agriculture
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...
Himachal Expands Natural Farming Push, Sets Procurement Target for 63,000 Farmers
Over 2.23 Lakh Farming Families Adopt Natural Farming in Himachal Pradesh; Natural farming expanded to 99.3 per cent gram panchayats across Himachal Pradesh Natural farming...
Himachal Apple Growers Warn of Crisis After Duty Cut on Imports
Apple growers across Himachal Pradesh have raised alarm over the recent duty reduction on imported apples under the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, warning...
Farmer’s Keen Eye Leads to Development of New Apple Variety in...
New Apple Variety Promises Better Colour in Fog-Prone Areas A chance observation by a progressive orchardist in Shimla district has led to the development and...
Apple Crop at Risk: Improper Spraying Causing Heavy Losses
Shimla: Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing heavy losses this season as improper spraying practices during critical crop stages have led to widespread...
Kuldeep Rathore Flags Threat to Apple Growers, Seeks United Stand by...
Shimla: Congress MLA from Theog and party national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has raised serious concerns over the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with...
HPMC reports improved finances with ₹6.65 crore profit; plans CA storage...
The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd. (HPMC) has reported improved financial performance, recording an annual turnover of about ₹111 crore...
Government Backs Tech-Driven Apple Farming with Financial Support
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has rolled out financial support to promote technology-driven apple farming, offering loans of up to ₹8 lakh per bigha...
Himachal to Set Up Himalayan Bee Parks to Save Endangered Native...
Shimla: With native honey bees nearing extinction and pollination demand increasing in apple orchards, the Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has decided to establish Himalayan...
Turmeric, Dairy and Determination: An Inspiring Story of Farmer Empowerment
In the villages of Lambagaon in Kangra district, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place. What was once a region where farmers were...
Horticulture University to Launch Statewide Awareness Drive on Apple Leaf Diseases...
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, will launch a week-long awareness drive to...
Union Budget 2026 Leverages AI to Support Farmers, Raise Incomes
New Delhi: In a significant step to transform agriculture and raise farm incomes, the Union Budget 2026–27 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman places...
