Horticulture
CM Orders Scientific Probe into Mysterious Apple Disease; Expert Teams to Visit Orchards on July 9–10
Growers report premature leaf fall, yield loss; Expert teams mobilised for on-ground assessment in Shimla district
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Beetle Infestation Threatens Apple and Stone Fruits: Nauni University Issues Advisory for Effective Management
Nauni, Solan — Amid rising reports of beetle infestation in apple orchards and other stone fruit crops, Dr. YS Parmar University of…
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Phosphorus Misuse in Himachal’s Soil Raises Concerns for Apple Growers
Shimla - The excessive and indiscriminate use of phosphorus in Himachal Pradesh's apple orchards is causing significant soil health deterioration, prompting an…
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HPMC Sets Record with 1,545 MT of Apple Juice Concentrate Processed in 2024
Apple Procurement Surges in Himachal: 29,200 MT Acquired Under MIS; Himachal's Apple Industry Sees Major Investments in Cold Storage, Processing and Packaging
Horticulture
Sukhu Government’s Policy Change Creates Chaos for Apple Growers, Jairam Thakur Claims
Shimla – The recent mandate by the Sukhu government of the Congress party to make universal cartons compulsory for apple purchases has…
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Apple Plants Facing Drought Threat: Horticulture University Scientist Recommends Solutions
The apple orchards in Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh are facing a daunting challenge as a prolonged drought casts its shadow over…
Horticulture
Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to US Sparks Concerns for Himachal Apple Growers as Retaliatory Tariffs on American Apples Are Lifted
In a move that could adversely impact the apple industry in Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced…
Horticulture
Symbol of love, fertility and abundance: Apples have fascinating history to tell
The apple fruit has a long and rich history, dating back thousands of years. The exact origins of the apple are uncertain,…
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Prof Chandel advises apple growers to adopt natural farming
Shimla: Noted Agri scientist and Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Professor Rajeshwar Singh Chandel has…
Horticulture
Action against illegal selling of fruit plants: Director horticulture
Horticulture Dept advises farmers to buy saplings from Govt or registered fruit nurseries
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CAG points out shortcomings and failure of Horticulture department in allocation and utilization of funds
Shimla: The Horticulture department failed to utilize 12 percent of the allocated funds (2014-19), while three percent of the amount booked as…
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Commission agent arrested for not paying Rs 75 lakhs to orchardists
Solan: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of CID has arrested a commission agent from Solan for alleged non-payment of more than Rs…