The Himachal CM held detailed discussions on strengthening the state's road infrastructure and demanded adequate financial support for road repair and maintenance.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday took the battle for the state's apple growers to the doorsteps of the Union Government, in a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and urged for urgent intervention against the crippling influ
Amid growing apprehensions among apple growers over reduced import duties following India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with New Zealand and fears of duty cuts for imports from the United States, the Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with farmers an
Rathore met with the State Governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, and, through him, submitted an urgent letter on the FTA matter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter addressed to PM Modi had the subject, "Urgent Representation on the Adverse Impact of Proposed Reduction in Import Duty on Ne
A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh United Farmers' Organisation met State Horticulture, Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday, demanding immediate intervention by the Centre to safeguard domestic apple producers.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Representing the shared values of Europe's rich agricultural heritage, the Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (INTERFEL) proudly brings the spirit of European orchards to India through one of its most iconic treasures -- t
The temporary blockade caused by landslides and bad weather had raised serious concerns among orchardists, as apples, being perishable, require timely transportation to retain their freshness and market value. However, with the availability of modern cold storage units in Pulwama, Shopian
Young orchardist Anil Deshta from the Tikkar area of Shimla district told ANI that this year's weather hit production severely. "We were badly affected by excessive rains. The leaves got damaged, and the quality of the apples dropped. Market rates did not even match the production cost. Leaf
In a move set to benefit apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, Adani Agri Fresh Ltd has announced higher procurement prices for this year's apple season, offering 12.5% more than last year.
Farmers and workers across Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday joined a nationwide protest call by the Sanyukt Kisan Manch, voicing their opposition to anti-farming and neo-liberal economic policies, the Centre's trade decisions, and local land eviction drives.
Designed to directly benefit apple growers across Himachal Pradesh, the project is currently being implemented as a pilot phase, but farmers are already expressing strong support for its transparency, convenience, and profitability.