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Horticulture

Punjab’s new Horticulture Research Centre targets productivity, precision and climate resilience

The Punjab government has announced the creation of a state-of-the-art Horticulture Technology Research Centre in Ladhowal, signaling a significant push to accelerate horticulture-led growth and diversify the state’s entrenched wheat–paddy…

Delayed paddy harvest, no cold storage dent Cuttack’s potato outlook

Cuttack’s potato cultivation outlook remains uncertain as growers continue to show limited interest in expanding planted area despite state-backed incentives and subsidised high-yielding seed. Of the district’s 14 blocks, potato…

Nghe An positions seedless lemons as high-potential successor to disease-hit orange orchards

Nghe An province is accelerating the shift toward seedless lemon cultivation as a resilient, high-value alternative to traditional orange orchards, which have been increasingly impacted by citrus greening disease. Strong…

GI Tag puts Darjeeling Mandarin Orange on global map, boosts revival efforts

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange, one of the Eastern Himalayas’ most cherished horticultural treasures, has officially received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The certification, granted by the GI Registry on November…

India unveils ‘Kaveri Vaaman’ — Breakthrough dwarf banana variety designed to cut costs, reduce lodging and speed up harvests

In a significant stride for Indian horticultural science, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released Kaveri Vaaman, a first-of-its-kind dwarf banana variety engineered to withstand lodging and shorten the…

Banas Dairy and BBSSL sign MoU to strengthen potato value chain in India

Ministry’s initiative of ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ to develop a comprehensive seed-to-market value chain for potatoes Banas Dairy, a part of Amul and Asia’s largest cooperative dairy, and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari…

HortiRoad2India launches blueprint to accelerate tech-driven horticulture through Indo-Dutch collaboration

HortiRoad2India has unveiled a comprehensive strategic blueprint designed to reshape Indian horticulture through Dutch-Indian collaboration, with a strong emphasis on sustainable production systems, high-tech greenhouses, and resilient farm entrepreneurship. The…

Rs 2.51 Cr QUAD grant positions PAU at forefront of AI-powered crop innovation

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has been awarded Rs 2.51 crore under the QUAD-led AI-ENGAGE programme to advance a cutting-edge international research project focused on onion breeding and horticultural crop improvement.…

Stronger paddy, better harvest: Dhanuka’s guide for Indian farmers

As the paddy harvest is approaching in October in India, farmers are already experiencing greater anxiety due to climate change and pests. The increase in temperature, uncertain monsoon rains, and…

Costa Rica’s bananas set global standard for innovation, sustainability and social impact

Costa Rica has long been celebrated for its lush landscapes, paradisiacal beaches, and unparalleled biodiversity, yet the country’s global influence extends far beyond its natural beauty. Among its most iconic…

KVK Kinnaur showcases high-density apple farming techniques at Apple Day Celebration

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district got a first-hand look at the future of horticulture as Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kinnaur and the Regional Horticultural Research and Training Centre,…

From Hawke’s Bay to Indian homes: NZ Rouge Apple set to redefine premium fruit consumption

India’s appetite for premium imported fruit is about to gain a new contender. According to a report by FreshPlaza, Scion Agricos, a leading Indian fresh produce importer and consultancy, has…

Mexican avocado industry leads with first zero-deforestation agreement

A landmark conservation milestone and important step towards advancing the Path to Sustainability, launched in April 2025, announces the Avocado Institute of Mexico The Mexican avocado industry is leading the Mexican agricultural sector…

ClearLeaf’s GotaBlanca Post Products show exceptional performance in recent post-harvest trials for bananas and pineapples

Extending GotaBlanca technology to post-harvest applications delivers superior pathogen control while maintaining zero detectable residues ClearLeaf Inc., a company with proven success in formulating non-toxic agricultural products for crop protection,…

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