Agriculture
Bragta Demands Immediate Release of Anti-Hailnet Subsidy for Fruit Growers
Says Centre Has Released Its Share; State Government’s Negligence Adding to Growers’ Burden Shimla: State BJP spokesperson Chetan Singh Bragta has slammed the Congress-led Himachal...
From Juice to Schnapps: HPMC Expands Product Line and Market Reach
Shimla – The HPMC is taking bold steps to diversify its offerings and broaden its market presence, with plans to introduce alcoholic beverages like...
Virus Threat: Himachal Tightens Quarantine Rules for Apple Plants
Shimla: In a bid to protect apple orchards from virus threats, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to tighten quarantine regulations for imported apple...
Negligence in Quarantine Rules Allowing Virus-Infested Apple Plants to Enter Himachal
Shimla: The horticulture industry in Himachal Pradesh is facing a severe crisis as lakhs of apple plants are being imported from abroad without proper...
Agroecology Can Revive Rural Economies and Fight Climate Change, Experts Say
Nauni/Solan - Agroecology is being recognised as a powerful pathway to revive rural economies, improve farmers' incomes, and tackle climate change. During the Consortium...
Future of Farming Lies in Adapting to Dryland and Water-Stressed Challenges:...
Solan: The growing challenges of farming in dryland and water-stressed conditions require urgent attention as climate change continues to impact agriculture. With declining groundwater...
Changing Weather Patterns in Himachal Put Apple Orchards at Risk
Shimla: The impact of climate change in Himachal Pradesh is becoming increasingly evident, with rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns severely affecting agriculture and...
Horticulture University Issues Updated Phosphorus Fertilizer Guidelines Amid Growing Concerns Over...
Dr. YS. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has issued updated ad-hoc recommendations for phosphorus fertilizer use in Himachal Pradesh following comprehensive soil...
Nauni University’s Certified Nurseries to Provide Disease-Free, Climate-Resilient Plants
Solan: Nauni University has achieved a significant milestone as four of its nurseries have been recognized at the national level by the ICAR-Central Agroforestry...
Phosphorus Misuse in Himachal’s Soil Raises Concerns for Apple Growers
Shimla - The excessive and indiscriminate use of phosphorus in Himachal Pradesh's apple orchards is causing significant soil health deterioration, prompting an urgent advisory...
Himachal to Lead Natural Farming Revolution: CM Sukhu Sets Ambitious Targets
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is set to embrace natural farming on a large scale, with all Agriculture Department farms transitioning to this eco-friendly practice by...
BJP Demands Horticulture University in Jubbal Kotkhai
BJP leader Chetan Singh Bragta has called for the establishment of a Horticulture University or College in Jubbal Kotkhai, citing the region’s significant horticultural...
