Tag: apple
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 the apple-producing...
Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to US Sparks Concerns for Himachal Apple...
In a move that could adversely impact the apple industry in Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the withdrawal...
Symbol of love, fertility and abundance: Apples have fascinating history to...
The apple fruit has a long and rich history, dating back thousands of years. The exact origins of the apple are uncertain, but it...
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 advised apple...
Action against illegal selling of fruit plants: Director horticulture
Horticulture Dept advises farmers to buy saplings from Govt or registered fruit nurseries Shimla: Cautioning fruit growers for using plants sampling from unregistered nurseries, the...
CAG points out shortcomings and failure of Horticulture department in allocation...
Shimla: The Horticulture department failed to utilize 12 percent of the allocated funds (2014-19), while three percent of the amount booked as expenditure was...
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 75 lakhs...
Summer Pruning tips by Horticulture University
Nauni/Solan: Apple fruit trees must be pruned every year, usually during the dormant period and growers are following the manual for since long. However, lately,...
Untimely snowfall destroys apple and stone fruits in Himachal
Shimla: Unseasoned snowfall in upper regions of the state has damaged apples and stone fruits, resulting in huge losses to the orchardists. Untimely snowfall...
Apple growers get insight into ‘managed pollination’
Nauni/Solan: Himachal Pradesh produces substantial amount of fruits. Nestled in the Himalaya, the state is known as a fruits bowl, but due to lack...
Encroachment: Addl Chief Secretary to explore possibilities to give relief to...
Shimla: To review the latest status of encroachment cases in various parts of the State, a High Powered Committee constituted by the government to...
Apple – A pictogram of economic boom in Himachal
Apple is the mainstay of 1.70 lakh families across the seven districts of the state and constitutes 49% of the total area under fruit...
