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Prolonged Dry Spell Puts Crops Under Stress; Horticulture University Issues Advisory
Prolonged absence of winter rainfall has pushed horticultural crops in Himachal Pradesh into severe moisture stress, prompting Dr YS Parmar University of…
Agriculture
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High Demand for Persimmon, Kiwifruit as Nauni University Sells 19,800 Plants
The annual sale of temperate fruit plants at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has recorded strong demand, with…
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Nauni University to Start Annual Fruit Plant Sale from December 15
Nauni — The Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni will begin its annual sale of fruit plants…
Horticulture
Red Dots on Apple Trees Signal Pest Danger, Advisory Issued for Himachal Growers
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have been advised to stay alert after the appearance of small red dots on the bark of…
Agriculture
Government Procures 140 Quintals of Naturally Grown Barley from Pangi, Sets Targets for Maize and Turmeric
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Government has started the procurement of naturally grown barley from Pangi Sub Division in Chamba district as part…
Horticulture
Apple Cultivation Breaks Altitude Barriers: High-Density Apple Orchard Thrives in Kinnaur
At over 12,000 feet above sea level, apple cultivation has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. A high-density apple…
Agriculture
Cancer-Fighting Turkey Tail Mushroom Now Ready for Commercial Cultivation in Himachal
Solan — The Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR), Solan, has achieved a breakthrough that could change the future of mushroom cultivation in…
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Preserving Tradition, Fighting Resistance: Tribal Remedies Get Modern Patent Protection
Solan: Blending traditional wisdom with modern science, Shoolini University’s Dr. Radha has secured four patents for health products and extraction methods derived…
Breaking News
Himachal Govt procures 2123 quintals of wheat, Boosts Natural Farming Procurement
State promotes chemical-free produce under ‘Him-Bhog’ brand; over 2.22 lakh farmers embrace natural farming
Horticulture
No Special Road Tax for Outside Trucks in Himachal Pradesh
Govt issues a notification to ease the transport of apples and potatoes from August to October
Horticulture
CM Orders Scientific Probe into Mysterious Apple Disease; Expert Teams to Visit Orchards on July 9–10
Growers report premature leaf fall, yield loss; Expert teams mobilised for on-ground assessment in Shimla district
Horticulture
Solar-Powered Cold Stores for Himachal’s Farmers: 50% Subsidy to Boost Horticulture Storage and Income
MoU signed with EESL to set up micro cold storage units without bank loans