Horticulture
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…
Himachal apple
Horticulture
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…
Horticulture
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…
Horticulture
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…
Shimla
Apple production dip to 12 years low
According to data’s apple crop has recorded the lowest production in 12 years. About 1.22 crore standard boxes have been sent out…
Horticulture
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…
Horticulture
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…
Shimla
Himachal needs 400cr for anti-hail guns: Bragta
Horticulture Minister Narinder Bragta informs Himachal assembly that department requires Rs.400 crore to install anti-hail guns in the state to protect crops…
Shimla
Rohru Kotkhai Chopal growers finding problem in marketing their apples, roads a major issue
Apple season is on its peak, still all major and minor roads are in bad condition. The condition of Theog-Rohru road is…
Horticulture
Imported Chinese apple drops price of Himachali apple – Center Govt. tight lipped
Apple from Himachal has for long been the best selling fruit in the country, but thanks to the Government’s stance on free…
Horticulture
Adani Start Procuring Apples from Growers at almost half prices than open market
Agro commodities trading company Adani Agrifresh has entered the market to procure apples directly from growers in Himachal Pradesh. Company official said…
Horticulture
Himachal demands enhancement of import duty on Apples
Himachal Pradesh Government today requested the Central Government to enhance the import duty on apple fruits to safeguard the interests of apple…