HADP Polyhouse Shields Pulwama Farmer from Hailstorms, Boosts Organic Farming
Imtyaz Ahmad Mir, a Farmer from Pulwama, J&K said, We are extremely grateful to the Agriculture department; it has not only provided us with employment but also enabled us to offer employment to others. There are many risks involved in this type of open-field farming, and we have to deal with various weather conditions. […]
Over 8.68 lakh J&K farmers receive ₹173.60 crore under PM-KISAN’s 23rd instalment
Srinagar,July 22, 2026- In a major boost to the agricultural sector, nearly 8.68 lakh farmers across Jammu and Kashmir received financial assistance exceeding ₹173.60 crore under the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) between April and July 2026. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiative has ensured that financial assistance reaches eligible […]
KVK Rajouri opens farmer’s sale point to promote direct marketing and enhance farmer’s income
Rajouri, July 8,2026- In a significant step towards empowering farmers and strengthening the agricultural economy, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Rajouri has established a Farmers’ Sale Point at Tandwal on National Highway-144 (NH-144). The initiative aims to provide local farmers with a dedicated platform to directly sell their agricultural produce to consumers without incurring any […]
65 Kisan Khidmat Ghars strengthen agriculture in Kishtwar; applications invited for 7 new Krishi Udyami posts
Kishtwar, July 5,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening agricultural extension services in rural areas, the Agriculture Department, Kishtwar, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), has established 65 Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) across the district to provide farmers with doorstep agricultural services. Out of the 65 sanctioned KKGs, 56 are currently operational, offering a range […]
₹1 Lakh Investment, Big Returns: Kathua Youth Farmer Thrives with Polyhouse Farming 🌱
₹1 Lakh Investment, Big Returns: Kathua Youth Farmer Thrives with Polyhouse Farming 🌱 Recently I planted seedless cucumber in this high tech polyhouse. I ordered seeds from Malerkotla, Punjab. It has produced good yield and generated good income to me. I would like to give thanks to the Government for these beneficial schemes. There is […]
₹850 Incentive Boost: Oil Seed Farmers Gain Under Govt Scheme in Pulwama
₹850 Incentive Boost: Oil Seed Farmers Gain Under Govt Scheme in Pulwama Wahid Ur Rahman, Chief Agriculture Officer in Pulwama said that the oil seed fields here are Centrally sponsored scheme under National Oil Seed Mission. In Jammu & Kashmir thare are 20 Districts and in all the districts, this programme is going on. In […]
J&K: Kathua Farmer Expands Strawberry Farming to 2.5 Acres, Sells 1 Lakh Packets
J&K: Kathua Farmer Expands Strawberry Farming to 2.5 Acres, Sells 1 Lakh Packets We are working on strawberry farming since last five years. We started it from one acre and today we are doing it successfully in two-and-a-half acres, said a strawberry farmer Vikrant Sharma from Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. We get a subsidy from […]
‘Indian Dish in Every Plate Worldwide’: Big Vision for AI-Driven Agriculture
‘Indian Dish in Every Plate Worldwide’: Big Vision for AI-Driven Agriculture It would certainly be a pleasure for anyone to be involved in a dialogue on a visionary topic like AI enabled advanced agriculture at the Krishi Summit and Kisan Mela at SKUAST Kashmir, and it is for me too, said the Lieutenant Governor of […]
Sustainable Farming Takes Root in Rajouri: 50 Farmers Train for a Chemical-Free Future
Sustainable Farming Takes Root in Rajouri: 50 Farmers Train for a Chemical-Free Future I grow vegetables. Abid Hussain, vegetable farmer in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir says, we used to grow corn but there is no benefit in it. Now we grow vegetables such as radish, spinach, kadam, turnip, coriander. There is a lot of hard […]
Kashmir’s First Fruit Parcel Train to Delhi | Lower Freight, Fresher Fruits, Happier Farmers
Kashmir’s First Fruit Parcel Train to Delhi | Lower Freight, Fresher Fruits, Happier Farmers This is a very good initiative by the Railways and by the Indian Government. This will benefit us a lot, said apple growers in Kashmir about the start of the parcel train from Badgam. Some of our fruits get spoilt llike […]