Horticulture
Govt to procure only above 51mm diameter apple under MIS
Aiming to procure 1, 06,887 M.T. apples, the State Government has decided to implement Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) from 20 July to 31 October,...
Apple season: Govt ensure to provide comprehensive arrangements for transportation of...
HPMC empanelled 26 firms for the supply of packaging material Shimla: the state government has directed to administration to ensure elaborate and comprehensive arrangements for...
Himachal to introduce standard cartons in coming season
Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to introduce standard cartons from coming apple season. Horticulture Minister Vidya Stokes, in a conference of progressive fruit growers...
Himachal Pradesh Embraces Drones for Efficient Agriculture and Horticulture Operations
In a significant development, Himachal Pradesh is set to receive 10 state-of-the-art drones by mid-July, which will revolutionize agriculture and horticulture practices in the...
Virbhadra Singh declares to provide best-quality anti-hail nets
Hail storm has destroyed most of apple crops of state in the past few days. Last year State Govt has introduced anti hail gun...
Imported Chinese apple drops price of Himachali apple – Center Govt....
Apple from Himachal has for long been the best selling fruit in the country, but thanks to the Government’s stance on free trade across...
HPMC CA Stores Announce Affordable Rates for Apple Season Storage
In a move aimed at supporting apple growers and ensuring optimal storage conditions, the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) has...
How to manage Scab, premature leaf fall? Horticulture varsity issues advisory
Solan: Scab is one of the serious disease in apple fruits. Apple scab generally attacks both leaves and fruit. The fungal disease forms pale...
Centre Fixes Minimum Import Price for Apples to Support Himachal Pradesh...
In a major move to support apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has fixed a Minimum Import Price...
Himachal to Boost Plant Health with Australian Technologies
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is considering the adoption of modern Australian technologies for better plant health and productivity. The announcement was made...
2084 MT apples procured under MIS
The Horticulture Department has procured 2084 metric tonne apples under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) upto 7th September, 2014. An official with the Horticulture Department said...
Nauni varsity researchers discover new fruit fly species in Himachal Pradesh
Nauni/Solan: A new fruit fly (Tephritidae) species which was earlier confused with Bactrocera nigrofemoralis, was found during survey studies conducted for fruit flies in...
