Exposure tour for Beekeepers & Mushroom growers
In a significant move to promote sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, a group of 60 mushroom growers and beekeepers was flagged off for an exposure tour to the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. The tour is sponsored under the Promotion of Round-the-Year Mushroom Cultivation project, part of the Holistic Agriculture Development […]
Awareness event on Holistic Agriculture Development Program held at Purmandal, Samba
SAMBA, December 4: An Awareness programme on the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) was conducted at Panchayat Ghar, Khara Madana, in Block Purmandal. The event was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner, Mrs. Champa Devi. The Department of Agriculture and Allied Sectors presented detailed information on the 29 initiatives under HADP, aiming to empower farmers […]
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha pays tribute to martyrs
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, attended the ‘Ati Vishnu Mahayagya’ at Pouni in Reasi district, a significant event that honours the brave soldiers and police personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Organised annually by Pujya Sant Shri Bal Yogeshwar Ji Maharaj, the gathering serves as a reminder of the ultimate […]
District admin Baramulla holds mega kisan mela at Pattan
Baramulla, November 27: The District Administration Baramulla today organized a Mega Kisan Mela at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Pattan, aimed at empowering farmers by providing them with valuable insights into modern agricultural practices, government schemes, and innovative technologies. The event served as a dynamic platform for farmers to engage with experts from the […]
2-Day District Level Training Programme on Soil Health Management concludes at Sunderbani
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23: Divisional Soil Survey Scheme under Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Jammu, conducted a two Day Training Programme on Soil Health Management for 50 Farmers/Rural Youth of District Rajouri at Radha Krishan Mandir Hall Sunderbani.The two-day District level Soil Health Management Programme formed part of a comprehensive series of capacity building […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir inaugurates PGS-India Facilitation Centre
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 22: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Choudhary Mohammad Iqbal today inaugurated the Participatory Guarantee System of India (PGS) Facilitation Centre under alternate agriculture system for sustainability (HADP) at Lalmandi, Srinagar.Speaking on the occasion, the Director highlighted the importance of the facilitation centre. He said the centre would help farmers to get their organic produce […]
GDC Marh organises students’ visit to Kisan Mela at SKUAST-J
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: Government Degree College Marh on Friday arranged a perceptive visit for its students to the Kisan Mela at the Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. The objective of the event was to expose students to the emerging advancements in agriculture and stimulate innovation in the sector.The tour, comprising […]
World Fisheries Day celebrated at KVK Kupwara
KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 21: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara in collaboration with Fisheries Department today organized an impressive function at KVK Office here to mark the celebration of World Fisheries Day.Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan was chief guest at the ceremony.KVK Head Kupwara, Kaiser Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Fisheries, Salmaan Chalkoo, besides, stakeholders and students […]
Director Agriculture receives ‘Bicycle Man of India’ after conclusion of cycling ride across Kashmir
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 20: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today received Neeraj Kumar Prajapati popularly known as ‘The Bicycle Man of India’ after successfull conclusion of cycling ride of ten districts of Kashmir division to promote Mission Organic Kashmir.Speaking on the occasion, Director lauded the endeavour of Neeraj Kumar Prajapati for promoting different Agriculture […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls for focus on agriculture varsities to tackle climate change and boost J&K’s economy Inaugurates National Agriculture Summit and Mela -2024 at SKUAST-Jammu
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit & Farmers’ Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu.Highlighting the exigency of climate […]