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 orchard in...
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 Shimla: Amid the peak of apple harvesting in Himachal...
CM Orders Scientific Probe into Mysterious Apple Disease; Expert Teams to...
Growers report premature leaf fall, yield loss; Expert teams mobilised for on-ground assessment in Shimla district Shimla: Amid rising concern over a mysterious disease damaging...
Solar-Powered Cold Stores for Himachal’s Farmers: 50% Subsidy to Boost Horticulture...
MoU signed with EESL to set up micro cold storage units without bank loans Shimla — In a move to reduce post-harvest losses and improve...
Beetle Infestation Threatens Apple and Stone Fruits: Nauni University Issues Advisory...
Nauni, Solan — Amid rising reports of beetle infestation in apple orchards and other stone fruit crops, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and...
Whispers of Change: Preserving Himachal’s Apples Under the Shadow of a...
By Ankur Jamwal and Mohit Sharma Horticulture is a vital contributor to Himachal Pradesh’s economy, with apples accounting for approximately 80% of its output. Though...
Controlled Atmosphere Stores at Village Level to Boost Storage and Jobs
Horticulture Minister Announces Decentralised Infrastructure to Support Apple Growers Shimla — In a bid to strengthen the apple economy and provide better storage options to...
Bragta Demands Immediate Release of Anti-Hailnet Subsidy for Fruit Growers
Says Centre Has Released Its Share; State Government’s Negligence Adding to Growers’ Burden Shimla: State BJP spokesperson Chetan Singh Bragta has slammed the Congress-led Himachal...
From Juice to Schnapps: HPMC Expands Product Line and Market Reach
Shimla – The HPMC is taking bold steps to diversify its offerings and broaden its market presence, with plans to introduce alcoholic beverages like...
Virus Threat: Himachal Tightens Quarantine Rules for Apple Plants
Shimla: In a bid to protect apple orchards from virus threats, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to tighten quarantine regulations for imported apple...
Negligence in Quarantine Rules Allowing Virus-Infested Apple Plants to Enter Himachal
Shimla: The horticulture industry in Himachal Pradesh is facing a severe crisis as lakhs of apple plants are being imported from abroad without proper...
Changing Weather Patterns in Himachal Put Apple Orchards at Risk
Shimla: The impact of climate change in Himachal Pradesh is becoming increasingly evident, with rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns severely affecting agriculture and...
