Horticulture
Woolly Aphid Infestation in Shimla’s Apple Orchards Raises Concerns Among Growers
Apple growers in Shimla's prominent regions such as Theog, Rohru, and Kotgarh are grappling with a severe outbreak of woolly aphid, a sap-sucking pest...
Breakthrough in Kiwi Farming: Nauni University Finds Species Suited for Higher...
Researchers at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have made a discovery that could transform kiwi farming in cold regions across...
Himachal Pradesh to Introduce Horticulture Subject in Senior Secondary Schools
Shimla - Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce horticulture as an optional subject in government senior secondary schools starting from the academic session 2025-26....
HPMC Sets Record with 1,545 MT of Apple Juice Concentrate Processed...
Apple Procurement Surges in Himachal: 29,200 MT Acquired Under MIS; Himachal's Apple Industry Sees Major Investments in Cold Storage, Processing and Packaging Shimla – The...
Himachal to Become First State to Formulate Horticulture Policy: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh is set to become the first state in India to formulate a Horticulture Policy, aimed at boosting the state's horticultural produce and...
Adani Agri Fresh Increases Apple Purchase Price by ₹5 Per Kg...
In a significant move, Adani Agri Fresh in Himachal Pradesh has increased the price of apple procurement by ₹5 per kilogram. The price for...
Universal Carton Boosts Himachal Apple Industry, Cuts Losses, and Raises Profits
Apple growers reap rewards as the state government’s Universal Carton reform enhances quality and pricing The apple industry in Himachal Pradesh has experienced a significant...
Subsidy on Pesticides to Increase, Focus on Protecting Friendly Insects: Horticulture...
Shimla: The government plans to increase the subsidy on fungicides and pesticides provided to farmers and apple growers, according to Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh...
Chetan Bragta Criticizes Congress for Failing to Protect Apple Growers
Shimla - Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are expressing growing frustration and disappointment as they face a record fall in apple prices. BJP state...
Government Cracks Down on Commission Agents Evading Payments to Apple Growers
Himachal’s Apple Growers Advised to Avoid Unregistered Agents Amid Crackdown Shimla - The Himachal Pradesh government is intensifying its efforts to clamp down on commission...
Excessive Pesticide Use in Himachal Linked to Rising Cancer Cases, Research...
Shimla —A recent study conducted by the Himalayan Organization for Organic Agri Product and Research Development has revealed a troubling connection between the excessive...
BJP Slams Congress for Unprepared Universal Carton Policy, Threatens Agitation
Apple Growers Unhappy with Carton Policy, BJP Warns of Revenue Loss for Himachal Shimla: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on...
