Pulwama blooms: Seminar spurs medicinal plant conservation & growth
Pulwama, October 23, 2025 – In a bid to harness the untapped potential of Jammu and Kashmir’s rich biodiversity, the J&K Medicinal Plants Board, in collaboration with the Directorate of AYUSH, J&K, organised a one-day seminar today on “Promoting Conservation, Cultivation, and Entrepreneurship in Medicinal Plants” at the Government Degree College in Pulwama. The event, […]
Director agriculture Jammu launches first harvest of shiitake mushrooms
Jammu, January 2: In a significant step towards agricultural innovation and diversification, the Director of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen, inaugurated the first-ever harvest of Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) at the Shiitake Lab of the Spawn Production Office, Krishi Bhawan. Renowned for their exceptional medicinal properties, including anti-cancer, immune-boosting, and […]
Empowering youth and artisans: Boosting Opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir
The challenge facing us today lies in creating viable opportunities for industries, particularly small-scale and rural industries, while simultaneously improving the conditions for skilled workers, artisans, and people engaged in traditional village industries. The goal is not just to increase production but to foster an ecosystem where these artisans and workers, who contribute immensely to […]
Director agriculture Jammu inspects Shiitake Spawn blocks at Krishi Bhawan for upcoming trials
JAMMU, DECEMBER 11: Director of Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen, conducted an inspection of the Shiitake spawn blocks at the Spawn Production Lab, Krishi Bhawan, Jammu. Approximately 1,000 Shiitake spawn blocks, which are ready-to-fruit, have been introduced at the lab as part of multi-location trials aimed at promoting the cultivation of this high-value Japanese-origin […]
Mushroom Farming showing great promise in Kashmir
The mushroom farming initiative, under the HADP , is showing great promise at the farmer’s shed. The shed itself is a significant investment, costing approximately Rs. 3,00,000, of which a substantial subsidy of Rs. 1.5 lakh has been provided, easing the financial burden on the farmer. At present, the farmer has successfully cultivated 300 of […]
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs Governing Body meet of J&K Medicinal Plant Board
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 11: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar chaired the Governing Body meeting of the J&K Medicinal Plant Board (JKMPB) at Civil Secretariat here today.During the meeting, the Advisor held detailed deliberations with the Governing Body regarding strengthening of medicinal plants sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting also focused on advancing the […]
Vegetable cultivation brings financial independence to Kashmir’s youth
“From vegetable cultivation, I am earning more than Rs 5 lakh per year,” says a young farmer from Kashmir, highlighting the transformative potential of agriculture in the region. This statement is a powerful testament to the changing economic landscape of Kashmir, where the youth are increasingly turning to farming as a viable and lucrative career […]
Dir Agriculture visits SM Farm Padgampora
ANANTNAG, JULY 9: Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited Seed Multiplication Farm Padgampora Anantnag and took stock of the Progress on the implementation of different programs in the Farm.He visited different sections of the Farm and reviewed the various interventions adopted there.Speaking on the occasion Dir Agriculture said that the departmental farms are […]
Samba: 539 individuals set to avail wide range of HADP scheme benefits
SAMBA, JULY 04: District Development Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma today reviewed the implementation and progress under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme in the district as he chaired a meeting of stakeholders here in the meeting Hall of the DC office complex.At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer, S. Madan Gopal Singh put forth a […]
Lavender Fest-2024 Blooms at Bhaderwah Campus
BHADERWAH JUNE 13: The two-day Lavender Fest-2024 today commenced at the Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu in District Doda.Organized under the theme “Lavender Blooms, Business Blooms: Where Aroma Meets Ambition,” the festival celebrates the vibrant lavender cultivation in the region.The event was inaugurated by Dhananter Singh Kotwal, Chairman District Development Council Doda, with the traditional […]