Agriculture
CM Sukhu Announces Exclusive Use of Universal Cartons for Apples in...
Theog - In a pivotal move to reshape the apple industry in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced today that, commencing the...
Himachal apple harvest down 20 percent
The apple season in Himachal Pradesh has almost come to an end. The total production of the crop was around 20 percent less than...
Governor directs scientists for intensive research on natural farming
Nauni/Solan: Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat asked scientists to research intensively on natural farming. The Governor in the 15th meeting of the Senate of...
Seb Utpadak Sangh accuses commission agents for steep fall in apple...
The Himachal Seb Utpadak Sangh has stated the sharp fall in the whole sale price of apple is worrisome. Rakesh Singha, President, Seb Utpadak...
Himachal to become self-reliant in seed production: Agri Minister
Scientists, farmers and experts stressed on a strategy to produce quality seed during a two-day workshop Shimla: Agriculture Minister Virender Kanwar hoped to become self-reliant...
Union Govt set to introduce Farm Income Insurance Scheme
To lessen the price risks affect the income of farmers, which has adverse effect on their capacity to invest in advance crop varieties,...
Steps to Make Farming More Profitable
Farm profitability is central to achieve rapid and inclusive agricultural growth and diversification to high value crops such as horticulture and livestock remains the...
Himachal Pradesh Takes First Steps Towards Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation
Himachal Pradesh is initiating a pilot project to explore cannabis cultivation, starting on the lands of the state’s Agricultural and Forestry Universities. The plan...
Government ignoring apple growers: Stokes
The leader of opposition Vidya Stokes blames the state government for being indifferent towards apple growers in the valley. Congress veteran said that the...
Government to set up more cold stores: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said that the State Government would set up Cold Stores in various parts of the State so that the horticulturists...
BJP demands enquiry into import of ‘virus-infected’ apple plants
Shimla: Demanding a high-level enquiry into the import of ‘virus-infected’ apple plants from Italy, former Horticulture Minister Narinder Bragta led State BJP Kisan Morcha...
Shimla Apple: Government to Procure C-Grade Apples in Crates as Trial...
Shimla - To bolster the apple industry, the government plan to purchase C-grade apples in crates. Set to take place at the state-of-the-art...
