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Avocado Takes Root in Solan, Opening a New Chapter for Himachal’s Fruit Growers
Solan: A new green revolution is quietly taking root in the mid-hills of Solan, where avocado is emerging as a promising high-value…
Agriculture
Horticulture
Government to Provide 70% Subsidy for Cold Storages, Freeze-Dry Units and Refrigerated Vans
Shimla: In an initiative to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen the fisheries sector, the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a state-sponsored scheme…
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Himachal Government Approves MIS for Procurement of Processing-Grade Mangoes, Citrus Fruits and C-Grade Apples
Shimla: In a major relief for fruit growers, the Himachal Pradesh Government has approved the implementation of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)…
Horticulture
Nauni University Scientists Visit Apple Orchards, Issue Advisory on Disease Management
Solan: Scientists from Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, have been conducting extensive field visits and awareness campaigns…
Horticulture
Himachal to Launch High-Value Nut Mission from 2026 to Boost Horticulture and Farmers’ Income
Shimla: In a major initiative to strengthen Himachal Pradesh's horticulture sector and enhance farmers' income, the state government will launch the High…
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Horticulture University Issues Advisory for Apple Disease Management During Rainy Season
Nauni: With widespread rainfall creating favourable conditions for the spread of fungal and soil-borne diseases in apple orchards, the Department of Plant…
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Government to Bear 50% Interest on Overdue Farm Loans, 6,356 Farmers to Benefit
Shimla: In a major relief for distressed farmers, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to bear 50 percent of the outstanding interest…
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Shimla Apple Production Likely to Halve as Weather Takes Heavy Toll
Output projected at 2.31 lakh MT against 4.41 lakh MT last year; freight to be charged by weight, Fagu control room to…
Horticulture
Horticulture University Explores Indo-Australian Partnership to Combat Apple Replant Disease
Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, is exploring a research collaboration with Australia-based Tri-Nations Orchard System Holdings Ltd…
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Himachal Govt to Explore Direct Benefit Transfer for Apple Procurement Payments
The Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of introducing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for payments made to apple growers under the…
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Himachal Expands Natural Farming Push, Sets Procurement Target for 63,000 Farmers
Over 2.23 Lakh Farming Families Adopt Natural Farming in Himachal Pradesh; Natural farming expanded to 99.3 per cent gram panchayats across Himachal…
Horticulture
Himachal Apple Growers Warn of Crisis After Duty Cut on Imports
Apple growers across Himachal Pradesh have raised alarm over the recent duty reduction on imported apples under the India–New Zealand Free Trade…