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Hail Protection or Weather Disruption? Court Halts Anti-Hail Guns in Jubbal-Kotkhai
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered an immediate halt to the operation of anti-hail guns in the Jubbal-Kotkhai area of…
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Rathore Seeks Hike in Apple MIS Price to ₹20/kg, Says Growers Struggling With Rising Costs
Shimla: Congress national spokesperson and Theog MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore has demanded that the Himachal Pradesh government increase the support price for…
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Himachal Government Approves MIS for Procurement of Processing-Grade Mangoes, Citrus Fruits and C-Grade Apples
Shimla: In a major relief for fruit growers, the Himachal Pradesh Government has approved the implementation of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)…
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Horticulture University Issues Advisory for Apple Disease Management During Rainy Season
Nauni: With widespread rainfall creating favourable conditions for the spread of fungal and soil-borne diseases in apple orchards, the Department of Plant…
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Shimla Apple Production Likely to Halve as Weather Takes Heavy Toll
Output projected at 2.31 lakh MT against 4.41 lakh MT last year; freight to be charged by weight, Fagu control room to…
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Himachal Govt to Explore Direct Benefit Transfer for Apple Procurement Payments
The Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of introducing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for payments made to apple growers under the…
Horticulture
Himachal Apple Growers Warn of Crisis After Duty Cut on Imports
Apple growers across Himachal Pradesh have raised alarm over the recent duty reduction on imported apples under the India–New Zealand Free Trade…
Horticulture
Farmer’s Keen Eye Leads to Development of New Apple Variety in Shimla
New Apple Variety Promises Better Colour in Fog-Prone Areas
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Apple Crop at Risk: Improper Spraying Causing Heavy Losses
Shimla: Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing heavy losses this season as improper spraying practices during critical crop stages have led…
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April Snowfall Batters Shimla Apple Belt, Growers Stare at Heavy Losses
Shimla district witnessed unexpected snowfall on Wednesday, hitting apple orchards at a crucial stage of flowering and fruit setting. Growers across Upper…
Horticulture
Kuldeep Rathore Flags Threat to Apple Growers, Seeks United Stand by Hill States
Shimla: Congress MLA from Theog and party national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has raised serious concerns over the proposed Free Trade Agreement…
Horticulture
Government Backs Tech-Driven Apple Farming with Financial Support
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has rolled out financial support to promote technology-driven apple farming, offering loans of up to ₹8 lakh…