Horticulture
Virbhadra Singh blames BJP for neglecting Apple belt
In Jubbal public meeting, Virbhadra Singh has criticised State Govt for dilapidated roads’ in the Apple region of Shimla district. He said that Govt...
Narinder Bragta demands hike in import duty on apple
To protect the interest of Himachal apple growers, Horticulture Minister Narinder Bragta demanded a substantial hike in import duty on apple. In Vidhan Sabha,...
Himachal gets national award in horticulture
Himachal Pradesh has been declared the Best State in the Country for ‘Adoption of Integrated Approach in the Field of Horticulture’, by Union Ministry...
State is fast moving towards adopting the universal carton: Narinder Bragta
Horticulture Minister Narinder Bragta said that State is fast moving towards adopting the universal carton. To make it possible in the State Bragta had...
Committee to be constituted for viable use of standard universal cartons
Horticulture Minister Narinder Bragta said that State Government would constitute a Committee as per international standards for making viable use of standard universal cartons....
Apple Growers condemn fertiliser prices hike
The Himachal Seb Utpadak Sangh has condemned the steep hike in the prices of fertilisers and the failure of the government to make arrangements...
Apple imports increasing steadily, Himachal Apple could face marketing wows
Apple production in the apple producing states of the country may have fluctuated over the last three years, but imports are steadily rising and...
Government releases Rs 12.10 cr for apple procured under MIS
Himachal Pradesh Government released Rs. 12.10cr for clearing the payment of apple procured under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) during the year 2010. With this,...
Vidya Stokes for law to standardise apple grading
Apples are the source of earning of the Agriculturists in Shimla, Kullu & Kinnaur. Every year, growers produce tons of apples, but do not...
CII workshop on apples at Kotgarh
A two-day-long Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) workshop on apples, which began at Thanedhar, Kotgarh focussed on adopting new techniques, water conservation and using...
Confederation of Indian Industry to hold apple seminar on 6 and...
For the first time, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising an apple workshop at Kotgarh and Kotkhai. The workshops are scheduled on...
Retail chain offers to sell Kinnaur apples
Retail chain Future Group is planning to offer Kinnaur apples in its retail outlets across the country. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal told reporters...
