Horticulture
Farmer’s Keen Eye Leads to Development of New Apple Variety in Shimla
New Apple Variety Promises Better Colour in Fog-Prone Areas
Agriculture
Horticulture
Apple Crop at Risk: Improper Spraying Causing Heavy Losses
Shimla: Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing heavy losses this season as improper spraying practices during critical crop stages have led…
Horticulture
Kuldeep Rathore Flags Threat to Apple Growers, Seeks United Stand by Hill States
Shimla: Congress MLA from Theog and party national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has raised serious concerns over the proposed Free Trade Agreement…
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HPMC reports improved finances with ₹6.65 crore profit; plans CA storage facility in Chopal
The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd. (HPMC) has reported improved financial performance, recording an annual turnover of about…
Horticulture
Government Backs Tech-Driven Apple Farming with Financial Support
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has rolled out financial support to promote technology-driven apple farming, offering loans of up to ₹8 lakh…
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Himachal to Set Up Himalayan Bee Parks to Save Endangered Native Honey Bee
Shimla: With native honey bees nearing extinction and pollination demand increasing in apple orchards, the Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has decided to…
Agriculture
Turmeric, Dairy and Determination: An Inspiring Story of Farmer Empowerment
In the villages of Lambagaon in Kangra district, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place. What was once a region where…
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Horticulture University to Launch Statewide Awareness Drive on Apple Leaf Diseases from Feb 10
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, will launch a week-long awareness…
Agriculture
Union Budget 2026 Leverages AI to Support Farmers, Raise Incomes
New Delhi: In a significant step to transform agriculture and raise farm incomes, the Union Budget 2026–27 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala…
Horticulture
Social Media Platforms Used for Illegal Sapling Trade, Himachal Orders Inquiry
The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Directorate has ordered a detailed inquiry after uncovering a worrying instance of illegal fruit sapling sales being promoted…
Horticulture
BJP leads apple growers’ stir in Shimla, flags MIS irregularities and HPMC mismanagement
Shimla - Apple growers staged a protest outside the Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) headquarters in Shimla, accusing the Congress…
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Apple Import Duty Cut Puts Himachal’s Rs 5,000-Crore Economy at Risk: Rohit Thakur
Education Minister Rohit Thakur has criticised the Centre’s decision to reduce import duty on apples from New Zealand from 50 per cent…