Sudden drop in temperatures has fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh a worried lot for many crops like peach, plum and pear trees are  in full bloom and sharp increase or drop in temperatures leaves an impact of fruit set that could impact the years produce from orchards. Peach, plum and [...]

Shimla: Endowed with many water bodies, both man-made and natural ones, yet fishing as a economic activity has failed to attract more takers with their being just 4538 fishermen families in Himachal who generates an annual economy of about Rs 50 crores. In 2011-12, the state had recorded a total [...]

Manali: Fresh snow on the higher reaches of Manali and rains on Saturday in the tourist town of Manali and its surrounding areas have posed a threat to the crop of plums , peach  and apricot in Manali region. Majestic Rohtang pass ,the gateway to Lahaul and spiti district and Laddakh region , Marhi [...]

Patna: Bihar’s farmers have done it again. A farmer from Sohdih village of Bihar’s Nalanda district has set a new world record in potato production through organic farming this year. The potato farmer, Rakesh Kumar, has harvested 108.8 tonnes of potato per hecrtare and set a new world record in potato [...]

Shimla: To streamline trade in apples, a fruit that sustains a large agri-economy in Himachal, the government is contemplating a legislation to ensure a level playing field in packaging for the benefit of consumers and growers, say top government functionaries. Speaking to Hill Post, Vidya Stokes, horticulture minister said, “the [...]