Horticulture
Untimely snowfall destroys apple and stone fruits in Himachal
Shimla: Unseasoned snowfall in upper regions of the state has damaged apples and stone fruits, resulting in huge losses to the orchardists.…
Agriculture
Agriculture
Himachal Govt to open wheat procurement centers
Shimla: Keeping in view the convenience and interests of the farmers, the state government has decided to strengthen wheat procurement by opening…
News
Hailstorm batters fruit crops in Himachal
Shimla: Heavy hailstorm in upper regions of the state has battered stone fruits and apples, causing huge losses to orchardists. A huge…
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1,46,508 hectares of land affected due to less rainfall
Chief Secretary directs Agri and Horticulture Depts to prepare an action plan to tackle drought like situation
Agriculture
Natural Farming gets acceptance, 5,595 hectares under Prakratik Kheti Scheme
Mandi: Natural Farming seems getting acceptance in the state of Himachal Pradesh as natural farming was being done in 5,595 hectares of…
Agriculture
e-SANTA to connect aqua farmers and the buyers
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday virtually inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect…
Horticulture
Farmers trained on pest management in High-Density Apple plantation
Nauni/Solan: Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni has conducted two field training camps for the farmers under the…
Horticulture
Horticulture varsity issues advisory to Apple Growers for management of scab
University recommends spray schedule Nauni/Solan: Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni has issued an advisory for management of Apple…
Agriculture
Nauni Varsity gets Soil and Leaf Analysis laboratory
Nauni/Solan: Premier Horticulture University get state-of-the-art Soil and Leaf Analysis laboratory. The laboratory is equipped with the latest equipment like Atomic Absorption…
Agriculture
JICA supported Phase-II Crop Diversification Project of Rs. 1010-cr to start in 2021: Virender Kanwar
Shimla: Agriculture Minister Virender Kanwar has said that Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expected to be signed by March-end 2021 for…
Agriculture
Himachal to become self-reliant in seed production: Agri Minister
Scientists, farmers and experts stressed on a strategy to produce quality seed during a two-day workshop
Agriculture
Himachal Budget 2021-22: Rs.20 crore for ‘Prakritik Kheti Scheme’
Rs. 100-cr for Check dams, Special scheme to conserve traditional seeds