Agriculture
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...
Reducing Food Waste Key to Sustainability, Say Experts
Nauni, Solan: Experts at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry stressed the urgent need to reduce food waste for a sustainable future...
Himachal to Become First State to Formulate Horticulture Policy: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh is set to become the first state in India to formulate a Horticulture Policy, aimed at boosting the state's horticultural produce and...
Adani Agri Fresh Increases Apple Purchase Price by ₹5 Per Kg...
In a significant move, Adani Agri Fresh in Himachal Pradesh has increased the price of apple procurement by ₹5 per kilogram. The price for...
Universal Carton Boosts Himachal Apple Industry, Cuts Losses, and Raises Profits
Apple growers reap rewards as the state government’s Universal Carton reform enhances quality and pricing The apple industry in Himachal Pradesh has experienced a significant...
Himachal Pradesh Leads the Way in Natural Farming: Governor Shiv Pratap...
International Conference on Natural Farming Held at Nauni University Nauni/Solan: Himachal Pradesh is setting an example for the nation in the field of natural farming,...
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Approves Recommendations for Cannabis Cultivation
State eyes Rs 400-500 crore annual revenue from legalized cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use. The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has approved the recommendations...
Subsidy on Pesticides to Increase, Focus on Protecting Friendly Insects: Horticulture...
Shimla: The government plans to increase the subsidy on fungicides and pesticides provided to farmers and apple growers, according to Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh...
Chetan Bragta Criticizes Congress for Failing to Protect Apple Growers
Shimla - Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are expressing growing frustration and disappointment as they face a record fall in apple prices. BJP state...
Himachal Pradesh Fixes Rs 2320 MSP for Paddy, Procurement Starts October...
Shimla – The Food Civil Supplies Department of Himachal Pradesh has announced the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy at Rs 2320 per quintal...
Government Cracks Down on Commission Agents Evading Payments to Apple Growers
Himachal’s Apple Growers Advised to Avoid Unregistered Agents Amid Crackdown Shimla - The Himachal Pradesh government is intensifying its efforts to clamp down on commission...
PM Modi Introduces CPRI Shimla’s Three New Potato Varieties
New Delhi – In a significant boost to agricultural innovation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday introduced three new potato varieties developed by the...
