Festive Season Brings Prosperity to Flower Growers in Kathua, Boosts Farmers’ Income
The festive season has brought new opportunities and financial prosperity for flower growers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. With the increasing demand for marigold and gladiolus flowers during festivals, weddings and other celebrations, local farmers are witnessing a significant improvement in their earnings. Flower cultivation is gradually emerging as a profitable agricultural activity in […]
Jammu Farmer Gurnam Singh Boosts Income Through Seedless Cucumber Farming
A 62-year-old progressive farmer, Gurnam Singh from Ranjitpur village in the Marh block of Jammu, is setting an example in modern agriculture by cultivating premium seedless cucumbers through polyhouse farming. Moving beyond traditional farming practices, Singh has adopted protected cultivation to grow high-value crops and meet market demand. According to the […]
Progressive Farmer Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh Introduces Blueberry Cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir
Progressive farmer Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh from Kharchak, Watergam, Baramulla, is bringing innovation to agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir by introducing blueberry cultivation, offering a promising alternative to traditional apple farming. Observing that most farmers in Kashmir primarily depend on apple orchards, Sheikh decided to explore a different crop with growing market demand. After researching blueberry […]
Jammu farmers benefit from HADP scheme, receive tractors at subsidised rates
Kashmir , October 26,2026– The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) is helping farmers in Jammu strengthen their agricultural operations by improving access to modern machinery and providing financial assistance for equipment purchases. Through the initiative, the Agriculture Department is supporting farmers in adopting mechanised farming practices, reducing manual effort and improving convenience in day-to-day agricultural […]
KVK Budgam Celebrates Women Farmers Day, Promotes Empowerment and Agri-Entrepreneurship
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, under SKUAST-Kashmir, celebrated Women Farmers Day at its campus in Harran, Budgam, to recognise the invaluable contributions of women to agriculture and rural development. The programme was graced by Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, who emphasised women’s vital role in modern agriculture, decision-making, and entrepreneurship. She […]
AI and Robotics: The Future of Farming in Kashmir
Agriculture in Kashmir is moving towards a new era with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and drone technology. These modern innovations have the potential to transform traditional farming by improving productivity and reducing cultivation costs. AI-powered technologies can help farmers detect crop diseases at an early stage, allowing them to take timely action […]
Mushroom Farming: A Source of Additional Income for Farmers
Mushroom farming is becoming an important source of additional income for farmers. Training programmes are organised to provide farmers with proper knowledge and practical skills before the start of the cultivation season. The main objective is to help them understand the complete process of mushroom production. Mushroom cultivation requires proper planning, suitable environmental conditions, […]
J&K farmers exposed to modern farming techniques in Rajouri under ATMA scheme
Rajouri, June 15,2026- In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting modern farming practices, 36 farmers from various districts of Jammu and Kashmir participated in an exposure tour to Rajouri under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension (SAME) of the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. The exposure visit was organized to provide […]
KVK Reasi educates farmers on sustainable agriculture through ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’
Reasi, June 12,2026- In a significant initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and profitable agriculture, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Reasi, under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), organized a ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ at Dasanoo village in Reasi district. The awareness campaign witnessed active participation from local farmers, agricultural experts, […]
Kashmir youth develops innovative seed-sowing machine to support farmers
Srinagar, June 1, 2026- A young innovator from Kashmir, Naik Qayoom, is earning praise for developing an automatic seed-sowing machine designed to make farming easier, more efficient, and cost-effective for local farmers. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation since his school days, Qayoom transformed his ideas into a practical agricultural solution. His lightweight […]