Shimla, June 30 (IANS) The first indigenous biochar plant of the country, being set up at Neri in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, will not only contribute to environment conservation but also create livelihood opportunities for the local community, besides enhancing public awareness about environment conservation. A tripartite agreement was signed in August last year between the Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, the Forest Department and ProClime to establish …
Latest Nauni News & Updates
Shimla, May 9 (IANS) Eminent floriculturist Harminder Singh Baweja on Saturday assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor of Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF) in Nauni in Solan district. With more than 36 years of experience in academics, research, administration and extension, Baweja has held several important leadership positions, including Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board, Director of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh, and Director…
Shimla, Dec 22 (IANS) With the recurrence of winter drought becoming common, Himachal Pradesh this year saw the last rainfall on October 9 and has been experiencing a prolonged dry spell of about 70 days. This extended dry period has resulted in significant water stress across crops, including fruit plants, said Dr Y.S. Parmar, University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni on Monday. University experts have advised measures to help farmers mitigate the impact of drought stress. They say rainf…