Agriculture
Congress MLA Demands 100% Import Duty on Apples to Support Local...
Shimla: Congress MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore from Theog urged the Union Government to impose a 100% import duty on apples from abroad, fulfilling their...
Himachal Government Introduces Weight-Based Transportation System for Apples
To protect apple farmers from exploitation by transporters, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to introduce a weight-based transportation system for apples. Under the...
Horticulture Department Introduces Six New Mango Varieties
The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has introduced six new varieties of mangoes that can be cultivated in a high-density format, allowing farmers to plant...
Government to Regulate Shimla and Kinnaur Apple Sales with Installation of...
Shimla: The upcoming apple season in Himachal Pradesh is set to see new measures to ensure fair trade practices. Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi...
Unseasonal Snowfall Puts Shimla and Kinnaur Apple Growers in Distress
Recent unseasonal snowfall in many parts of Shimla and Kinnaur districts has left apple growers in a state of worry as the weather takes...
New Online Platform “FarmerNear.me” Aims to Support Local Farmers and Promote...
Shimla: An online platform called "FarmerNear.me" has been launched to connect local farmers with consumers in their community. The platform provides consumers with easy...
Apple Crop in Shimla District Damaged by Hailstorms, MLA Rathore Urges...
Shimla: Heavy hailstorms and rain in the Shimla district have caused significant damage to crops in many areas. Apple plants in Jadun Panchayat of...
Agriculture University Palampur Distributes Superior Gaddi Breeding Bucks and Emergency Kits...
Palampur: In a bid to improve the existing Gaddi goats under migratory production systems, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture has distributed superior Gaddi breeding bucks,...
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla asks Scientists to Promote Natural Farming Among...
Mashobra/Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla recently visited the Regional Horticulture Research and Training Center in Mashobra, near Shimla, where he urged scientists to come...
Himachal clears the way for purchase of apples on a per-kilogram...
Shimla: Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have a reason to cheer as the state government has cleared the way for the purchase of apples...
Himachal to collaborate with Union Govt to promote lavender cultivation
Shimla: The Himachal Government is to collaborate with the Union government to promote lavender cultivation in the state. With the climatic conditions of several...
Decision on Universal Carton for apple packaging soon: Himachal CM
Himachal Govt studying legality for implementation of universal cartons for Apple packaging Shimla: Amidst the demand of apple growers of the state for implementing universal...
