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Horticulture University Issues Advisory for Apple Disease Management During Rainy Season
Nauni: With widespread rainfall creating favourable conditions for the spread of fungal and soil-borne diseases in apple orchards, the Department of Plant…
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Shimla Apple Production Likely to Halve as Weather Takes Heavy Toll
Output projected at 2.31 lakh MT against 4.41 lakh MT last year; freight to be charged by weight, Fagu control room to…
Horticulture
Horticulture University Explores Indo-Australian Partnership to Combat Apple Replant Disease
Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, is exploring a research collaboration with Australia-based Tri-Nations Orchard System Holdings Ltd…
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Himachal Govt to Explore Direct Benefit Transfer for Apple Procurement Payments
The Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of introducing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for payments made to apple growers under the…
Horticulture
Himachal Apple Growers Warn of Crisis After Duty Cut on Imports
Apple growers across Himachal Pradesh have raised alarm over the recent duty reduction on imported apples under the India–New Zealand Free Trade…
Horticulture
Farmer’s Keen Eye Leads to Development of New Apple Variety in Shimla
New Apple Variety Promises Better Colour in Fog-Prone Areas
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…
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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…