Horticulture
Shimla Apple: Government to Procure C-Grade Apples in Crates as Trial...
Shimla - To bolster the apple industry, the government plan to purchase C-grade apples in crates. Set to take place at the state-of-the-art...
Himachal Pradesh Horticulturists Benefit as Storage Rates for Shimla and Kinnaur...
In a significant move that directly benefits horticulturists, the storage rates for Shimla and Kinnaur apples have been reduced by 40 paise per kg...
Scientists Advocate Responsible Usage of PGR for Apple Growers in Himachal
Mashobra/Shimla - The usage of plant growth regulators (PGR) on apple fruit by Himachal Pradesh's apple growers has been a topic of debate and...
Apple Growers Demand Implementation of Universal Cartons, Reject 24 kg Packing...
In a significant development, the Himachal Pradesh Apple Producers Association has voiced strong opposition to the government’s-imposed condition of packing 24 kg of apples...
Horticulture Minister Emphasizes Branding and Marketing for Quality Horticulture Products in...
In a bid to elevate the horticulture sector in Himachal Pradesh, the state government is set to implement the Cluster Development Program (CDP), which...
HP Government to Boost Horticulture Sector with State-of-the-Art Plant Growing Technology:...
The state government of Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce state-of-the-art technology to enhance the horticulture sector. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that...
Jairam Thakur Hails Central Government’s Ban on Apple Imports as Historic...
Himachal Pradesh's Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has lauded the Central Government's decision to ban apple imports from abroad, except...
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...
Congress MLA Demands 100% Import Duty on Apples to Support Local...
Shimla: Congress MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore from Theog urged the Union Government to impose a 100% import duty on apples from abroad, fulfilling their...
Himachal Government Introduces Weight-Based Transportation System for Apples
To protect apple farmers from exploitation by transporters, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to introduce a weight-based transportation system for apples. Under the...
Horticulture Department Introduces Six New Mango Varieties
The Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department has introduced six new varieties of mangoes that can be cultivated in a high-density format, allowing farmers to plant...