Horticulture

The production stood at 347.18 million tonnes in the previous year.

ADB, India sign $130 million loan to promote horticulture in Himachal Pradesh

The project interventions will help increase the income and resilience to the effects of climate change of at least 15,000 farm households across seven districts of the state.

Horticulture project in Himachal gives new lease of life to farmers

About 6,000 hectares of land has been identified in 28 development blocks of seven districts of Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra and Mandi, which will benefit more than 25,000 farmer families under the main project.

Horticulture output may rise 2% to 342 million tonne in 2021-22: Govt

The agriculture ministry on Thursday released its second advance estimates (2021-22) of area and production of horticultural crops. "Total horticulture production in 2021-22 is estimated to be 341.63 million tonne, an increase of about 7.03 million tonne (increase of 2.1 per cent) over 2020-21," the ministry said in a statement.

Why a bumper cherry crop in Kashmir is bringing cheer to apple orchard owners

In Kashmir, apple growers plant cherry, apricot and plum trees in their orchards - for variety as well as supplemental income in-between apple harvests.

Bruised Kashmiri apple industry has climate change, civilian killings to blame

Unseasonal snowfall in the Shopian and Kulgam districts of Kashmir especially spelled doom for the apple orchard owners this year.

CCEA clears Rs 500 cr PM's special horticulture package for J&K

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the Rs 500 crore special horticulture package to Jammu and Kashmir to help apple growers rejuvenate old orchards and start new ones.

Bonsai plants: Bring the forest home

Bonsai plants offer an ideal way for urban residents to enjoy nature‘s beauty at home. The word ‘bonsai‘ is derived from the Japanese words ‘bon‘ (meaning tray) and ‘sai‘ (which means growing). So, bonsai &#82

India sees more scope for farm sector tie-ups with Israel

In his interaction with Israeli Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel yesterday, Singh emphasised that there is potential for further collaboration in areas such as research, dairy and aquaculture, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement.

Rajasthan Govt to establish multiple skill training centres

According to the MoU, the organisation will also provide skill training in sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry.

Rajasthan produces 800 tonnes date palms from first harvest

In 2007-08, the state government had started date palm cultivation on a trial basis in 135 hectares of its own farmland in Jaisalmer and Bikaner and had imported around 21,294 tissue culture raised saplings from the UAE.

Australia to share expertise in various fields with Haryana

Australia has agreed to share its expertise with Haryana in the field of agriculture, horticulture, dairy sector, infrastructure, smart cities and sports particularly in prevention and treatment of sports injuries.

Govt to add 56,800 tonnes of storage capacity for onion

To reduce wastage of onion, the government has decided to add 56,800 tonnes of storage capacity for the vegetable in three different states

To launch new products in 6 months: Ludlow Jute

The company is passionate about Jute and is set to launch new products in the next six months, said Ajay Todi, MD, Ludlow Jute.

Mehbooba meets RBI Dy Guv, bats for priority sector lending

Mehbooba highlighted the need for enhanced lending by PSU banks, keeping in view the very low credit-deposit ratio in the state, as compared to national standards.

Walmart to sign 3 pacts with Telangana to expand presence

Chief Executive of Walmart Latin America Enrique Ostale met Telangana Panchayat Raj and IT Minister K T Rama Rao here, a state government release said, adding that the company was planning to open more stores in Hyderabad.

Software for e-connectivity of agri markets soon: Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said the Centre will soon launch a new software to enable e-connectivity of agricultural markets in the country.

Budget 2015: FM allots Rs 15K cr for long term rural credit fund

FM Jaitley announced an allocation of Rs 15,000 crore for long term rural credit fund, Rs 45,000 crore for short term cooperative rural credit refinance fund and Rs 15,000 crore for short term RRB (regional rural banks) refinance fund.