Agriculture
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...
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,...
