
Shimla: HPMC has received the 100% grant in aid for upgradation of packing and grading houses from Agriculture Produce Export Development Authority (APEDA). A spokesman of HPMC said that in the first phase Rs. 311 lakh has been received for upgradation of packing and grading houses at Jarol, Tikkar, Guma-Kotkhai, Rekong Peo and fruit and [...]

Shimla: Farmers are taking to the streets in Himachal Pradesh as a massive demonstration is being held at the Fruit and Vegetable market at Dhalli at the outskirt of Shimla to press their demands for exposing commission’s agents charging exorbitant commission and recovering other illegitimate charges from the farmers in the market. Kuldeep Singh Tanwar, [...]
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Shimla: Dr. Avri Bar Zur, Agriculture Councillor in Embassy of Israel visited the Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan and later met Chief Minister PK Dhumal at Shimla during his recent visit to Himachal Pradesh. Dr. Zur said that he was impressed by the setting up of poly-houses and nurseries [...]

Shimla: Presiding over a review meeting of apple season arrangements with senior officers of district administration, PWD, police and Horticulture department Narender Bragta, Himachal Horticulture Minister said that more than 90 lakh apple boxes has been transported to various markets during the ongoing apple season from the state. He said that over 60 lac apple [...]