Horticulture

3 new climate-resilient varieties of potatoes suitable for longer storability

India is the second-largest producer of potatoes Potato is a major tuber crop in India. India produces about 50-60 million…

Up to Rs 1 crore subsidy for setting up tissue culture unit under MIDH

The mission is providing assistance to boost commercial horticulture Under the Indian government’s Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH),…

CIMAP course on economically important medicinal, aromatic plants from Jan 9-13, 2023

Training will be provided to 50 participants on first-come-first-serve basis The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Institute of…

PAU advises farmers to protect vegetables from frost

Mulching, low tunnel technique are two ways to save vegetables from frost, cold Experts of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana…

Subsidy available for primary processing of horticulture produce

Financial assistance for cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, aromatic plants The National Horticulture Board (NHB) of the Indian government is…

Subsidy through NHB available for integrated pack houses

Move aimed to boost commercial horticulture in India The Indian government is promoting commercial horticulture by providing financial assistance for…

Assistance for building, expanding, modernising cold storages for horticulture produce

Credit-linked back-ended subsidy up to Rs 7.5 crore is available through NHB The Indian government’s National Horticulture Board (NHB) is…

Self-propelled horticulture machines available on subsidy under SMAM

Financial assistance is given to beneficiaries through DBT mode To give a boost to horticulture mechanisation, the Indian government is…

Financial assistance up to Rs 56 lakh available for protected cover commercial horticulture

NHB is offering subsidy for cultivation of flowers, high-value vegetables The Indian government’s National Horticulture Board (NHB) is running schemes…

35% subsidy available for integrated post-harvest management projects for horticulture crops

NHB is providing financial assistance for both standalone projects and in component mode To give a fillip to commercial horticulture,…