Agriculture
Himachal approves 1000-cr Horticulture Development Project
The Himachal Cabinet accorded approval to the World Bank Funded Rs. 1000 crore, HP Horticulture Development Project for the State and in Society mode...
Narinder Bragta to inaugurate Apple Packing/Grading lines on 8th August
Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation has installed imported computerized Apple Packing/Grading lines at Gumma (Kotkhai) District Shimla with attached Controlled Atmosphere...
Land fertility decreasing; Governor advises farmers to adopt traditional agricultural practices
Shimla: In a wake of decreasing fertility of land because of excessive use of chemical fertilizers, Himachal Governor has advised farmers to adopt traditional...
Klipp — Future Camera Concept
Designer impressed with the WVIL camera shown in CES 2011 imagine something different and for amateurs. Designer imagines it smaller and thinner. The lens...
Nagaland farmers learn hill-farming techniques at Agri Varsity
• Delegation of 22 farmers sponsored by Assam Rifles under National Integration tour Nauni/Mashobra: To understand modern nuances and technology of hill farming, a delegation of...
Government endeavours to boost Horticulture activities in State
Horticulture has been major contributor to the economy of the State and due to diverse climatic condition and topography, Himachal Pradesh is capable of...
VMT’s Apple Grading Machines helping Himachal’s apple growers keep up with...
India’s second largest producer of Apple, Himachal Pradesh, has completed 100 years in 2016 since the fruit was first introduced back in 1916 by...
Scientists at Nauni University develops technique to raise apple plants in...
Scientists at the Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni have claimed to develop a unique technique of raising apple plants...
Agri varsity to involve Rural Youth in farming
Palampur: Agriculture University is planning to involve rural youth to in agriculture. Prof. H.K. Chaudhary, Vice-Chancellor, CSK H.P. Agriculture University said that agriculture University...
Horticulture Minister reviews arrangements for ensuing apple season
In the review meeting for the preparations for ensuing apple season, Horticulture Minister Narinder Bragta said that Standard Universal Carton would be used for...
Agri varsity making efforts to get GIs for crops: Prof Chaudhary
Palampur: Himachal Agriculture University has initiated active efforts to get Geographical Indications (GI) for important crops of Himachal Pradesh. GI tag enables farmers to get...
Apple Growers Demand Implementation of Universal Cartons, Reject 24 kg Packing...
In a significant development, the Himachal Pradesh Apple Producers Association has voiced strong opposition to the government’s-imposed condition of packing 24 kg of apples...
