Honey Bee boxes distributed at CSIR-IIIM Pulwama to boost rural entrepreneurship
Pulwama, September 12, 2025: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine , Field Station Bonera, Pulwama, distributed honey bee boxes to local farmers under the CSIR Floriculture Mission after the successful completion of a 10-day training programme on scientific beekeeping. The initiative aims to promote rural entrepreneurship, self-employment, and sustainable livelihood opportunities in South Kashmir. Farmers […]
CSIR IIIM distributes 430 apiculture units to farmers under floriculture mission
Pulwama, September 11,2025:In a significant step towards strengthening the apiculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu distributed 430 apiculture units to 43 farmers from Pulwama, Baramulla, Budgam, Shopian, and Ganderbal districts under the CSIR Floriculture Mission at its Field Station, Bonera, Pulwama. The distribution marked the culmination of […]
Beekeeping booms in Udhampur as favourable weather fuels apiculture surge
Udhampur, March 25, 2025 – Apiculture in Udhampur has seen a remarkable upswing this year, driven by unusually favourable climatic conditions that have created an ideal environment for honey production. Local beekeepers, including seasoned veteran Abdul Gani from Thaplal, Batote, are reaping the benefits of this natural boon, marking a promising season for the region’s […]
Director Agriculture Jammu launches new honey packaging to enhance Quality of Honey for Consumers
JAMMU, JULY 16: Director Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen launched new packaging of Honey produced at Departmental Farms/Apiaries, featuring upgraded packaging to maintain quality and meet consumer demands at revised rates at Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo Jammu.Director Agriculture, Jammu addressing the launching event emphasized that the new packaging and revised rates […]
Director Agriculture visits Zanatrag, Khrew, Shar shali areas of Pulwama
PULWAMA, JULY 10: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today toured various areas including Zantrag, Khrew, Shaar shali of Pulwama district and visited agriculture fields in these areas, and interacted with the concerned farmers.Speaking to the farmers, Director Agriculture highlighted the importance of small scale agri cottage industries including apiculture, mushroom etc. He asked […]