Himachal farmers taking to floricultureAugust 19th, 2009 KULLU - Floriculture is the buzzword for farmers at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. More and more farmers are growing flowers as the new lucrative commercial crop.
Rail passengers will get Himachal apple juiceAugust 1st, 2009 SHIMLA - Train travellers will soon be able to quaff apple juice from Himachal Pradesh with Indian Railways deciding to serve it on important trains, state Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta said Saturday. "The state government and the railways have reached an understanding under which packaged juices made from Himachal Pradesh apples would be provided to the passengers," Bragta told reporters.
Heavy monsoon showers bring respite to apple farmers in Kullu in HimachalJuly 18th, 2009 KULLU - As heavy monsoon rains brought an end to a prolonged dry spell in Himanchal Pradesh's Kullu region, farmers and local resident all around were delighted to welcome rains. Apple farmers, in particular, were ecstatic to witness the heavy rains, as everyone was of the view that this rains would benefit their apple crops.
Apple crop hit hard by adverse weather in UttarakhandJuly 15th, 2009 UTTARAKHAND - Adverse weather conditions have hit hard the apple crop in Ramgarh in Uttarakhand. The crop has been widely affected by the lack of rainfall and hailstorms during the time of flowering.
Unfavourable weather upsets Himachal's applecartJuly 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - The prolonged dry spell and lack of adequate snowfall could bring down Himachal Pradesh's apple production by 35-40 percent, officials here say. The hill state is one of India's major apple-producing regions, with more than 90 percent of the produce going to the domestic market.
Pre-monsoon showers bring relief in HimachalJune 29th, 2009 SHIMLA - Pre-monsoon showers in Shimla and other parts of Himachal Pradesh Monday brought much relief from the scorching heat, weather officials here said. "Pre-monsoon showers Monday early morning brought much relief from the prolonged heat wave in various areas of Shimla, Kangra and Mandi districts," meteorological office director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
Himachal to buy anti-hail guns for crop protectionJune 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh is floating global tenders for purchase of anti-hail guns to protect the fruit crop from hailstorms that are common in the state, an official said Saturday. "We (the state government) have decided to float global tenders for the purchase of anti-hail guns to protect the fruit crop from vagaries of weather like hailstorms," state Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta told IANS.
Cherry prospects look cheery in Himachal PradeshApril 28th, 2009 SHIMLA - Cherry growers in Himachal Pradesh, often called the country's fruit bowl, are hoping for a bumper crop. 'We are expecting a bumper cherry crop because of the favourable climatic conditions in the flowering season (March-April).
Almond, plum crop damaged in Himachal Pradesh after dry weatherMarch 28th, 2009 RAMPUR - Farmers in Himachal Pradesh have complained of huge losses as 90 percent of their almond and plum crops have been damaged due to a drought like situation. The Fruit Farmers' Association said that they used to sell over 100,000 fruit boxes every year but this year due to the absence of rain, it was difficult.
Dry spell affects standing crops in Himachal PradeshMarch 14th, 2009 SIRMOUR - Lack of rain and dry weather conditions have adversely affected farmers in Himachal Pradesh which has witnessed one of the driest and warmest winters in decades. Farmers are facing severe crisis as around eighty per cent of garlic, wheat and onion crops have been damaged.
Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger cropMarch 14th, 2009 SIRMOUR - Ginger farmers and traders in Himachal Pradesh have sought minimum support price fixed by the Government so as to directly export their produce. Bella valley in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh is famous for producing varieties of quality ginger and the people mainly depend on cultivating ginger for their livelihood.
Weather not fruitful for Himachal fruit growersFebruary 5th, 2009 SHIMLA - Rising temperatures and very little or no snowfall since the onset of winter in Himachal Pradesh could hit the hill state's Rs.20-billion (Rs.2,000-crore) fruit industry this year. 'The prolonged dry spell in the mid-hills is a matter of concern.
Himachal to market apple waste manureJanuary 15th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will market organic manure produced from apple solid waste, a senior official said Friday. 'We will market organic manure produced from apple pomace (solid waste left after extraction of juice from fruit),' said Bharat Khera, managing director of Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Processing and Marketing Corp (HPMC).
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh turn to kiwi cultivationJanuary 12th, 2009 SHIMLA - Fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh are increasingly taking to commercial cultivation of the exotic kiwi fruit. Horticulture experts say it's a good step towards crop diversification and fetching them good returns too.
Snowfall raises hopes of good apple harvest in HimachalJanuary 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - Farmers and horticulture experts are hoping that the light to moderate snowfall in the mid hills of Himachal Pradesh during the past few days after a long dry spell would ensure a good apple harvest this year too. 'The onset of the snowfall season in the apple-growing belt would prove to be a boon for farmers.
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