Fruitful futures: Kathua promotes high-yield orchards for rural youth
Kathua , March 9,2026: The Horticulture Department in Kathua has launched a new initiative to encourage young orchardists and progressive farmers by promoting the cultivation of high-value, colorful, and high-yield fruit varieties. The program is being implemented at the Horticulture Nursery in Nagari, where quality planting material is being prepared for distribution. According to Chief […]
Badamwari Almond blossom season begins in Srinagar
Srinagar, March 9,2026-The historic Badamwari garden in Srinagar has come alive with the onset of the much-awaited almond blossom season, drawing visitors, nature lovers, and photographers to witness the delicate pink and white blooms that signal the arrival of spring in Kashmir. Located at the foothills of the Hari Parbat fort, Badamwari—known for its centuries-old […]
Lavender plants to keep Badamwari garden colorful after Almond
Srinagar, March 6,2026- Following the spectacular almond blossom season, Badamwari Garden in Srinagar is set to delight visitors with lavender blooms, ensuring the garden remains vibrant and visually appealing for tourists and locals alike. Garden officials said that the addition of lavender plants will extend the flowering season and enhance the scenic beauty of the […]
Progressive honey farmer Rahil Rayaz from J&K joins honey 2026 initiative
Kashmir,March 6,2026 – In a move to celebrate innovation and excellence in beekeeping, Krishi Jagran has welcomed Rahil Rayaz, a progressive honey farmer from Jammu & Kashmir, to Honey 2026, an initiative aimed at recognising outstanding contributions in the honey and apiculture sector. Honey 2026 is being promoted as India’s biggest crop movement dedicated to […]
Daksh Kisan: Transforming smartphones into classrooms for farmers in J&K
Jammu, January 24,2026- With smartphone penetration among farmers in Jammu & Kashmir surpassing 70% in 2023, the J&K Administration launched a pioneering initiative, Daksh Kisan, to transform mobile devices from mere communication tools into digital classrooms for farmers. The platform, a first-of-its-kind Learning Management System (LMS) in India, focuses on upgrading the skills and knowledge […]
Pulwama’s Entrepreneur Starts Organic Fertiliser Unit, Sees District-Wide Demand
Pulwama’s Entrepreneur Starts Organic Fertiliser Unit, Sees District-Wide Demand For ten years I have worked as a Biotechnology teacher. My younger brother is M Sc in Biotechnology. He gave a suggestion to start an organic fertiliser unit in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. So we started in 2018. We started a small vermi compost unit. The […]
Cold Storage Helps Kashmiri Apple Growers Earn Up to ₹400 More per Crate
Cold Storage Helps Kashmiri Apple Growers Earn Up to ₹400 More per Crate The fruit industry should be promoted in the upcoming budget as it is the main source of employment generation in Kashmir. There should be maximum focus on this, if the tax on the goods coming from outside is increased then the local […]
Organic farming becomes key livelihood in Rajouri’s Sundarbani
Rajouri, January 2,2026-In the border district of Rajouri, locals in the Sundarbani area are increasingly turning to organic farming, transforming it into both an environmental success and a vital economic driver for the region. Meenu, a local farmer, shared her experience, highlighting the challenges and resilience behind organic cultivation. “We grow organic vegetables on our […]
DC Samba reviews High-Tech Poly House, boosts Agri-Tech Mission
Samba , November 18,2025: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Dr. (Name if needed), conducted an inspection of the High-Tech Poly House established in the district, reviewing ongoing efforts to promote modern farming, protected cultivation, and agri-tech innovations among local farmers. During the visit, the DC assessed the functioning of the poly house, crop growth patterns, irrigation mechanisms, […]
Mushroom cultivation drive launched at DCTC Talab Tillo to empower farmers
Jammu, November 5,2025:Mission Director HADP/JKCIP Sandeep Kumar inaugurated button mushroom picking at the Demonstration Cum Training Centre (DCTC), Krishi Bhawan Talab Tillo, marking a significant step toward promoting year-round mushroom cultivation and processing in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, launched under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), aims to enhance farmer income and entrepreneurship opportunities […]