Agriculture
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...
PM Modi Releases 109 High-Yielding, Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties to Boost Indian...
New Delhi – In a significant step towards transforming Indian agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and biofortified crop...
Excessive Pesticide Use in Himachal Linked to Rising Cancer Cases, Research...
Shimla —A recent study conducted by the Himalayan Organization for Organic Agri Product and Research Development has revealed a troubling connection between the excessive...
BJP Slams Congress for Unprepared Universal Carton Policy, Threatens Agitation
Apple Growers Unhappy with Carton Policy, BJP Warns of Revenue Loss for Himachal Shimla: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on...
Himachal Pradesh Exempts Special Road Tax for Out-of-State Trucks During Apple...
Shimla – In a move aimed at supporting the state's horticulturists and farmers, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced an exemption from the Special...
GST Slashed on Apple Cartons: Price Reduction Effective from July 15
Shimla — In a welcome relief for apple growers, the central government has announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on...
Himachal’s Apple Industry in Crisis: Rathore Demands Epidemic Status as Alternaria...
Shimla – The apple economy of Himachal Pradesh is facing a significant threat as apple orchards in the state have been struck by Alternaria...
