Walnut harvest begins in Bani, boosts farmer incomes
Kathua, August 30,2026– Walnut harvesting has begun in Kathua’s Bani area, with local farmers cultivating the crop using traditional methods and viewing their produce as a product of natural farming. The harvest season has brought renewed optimism among growers in the region, many of whom have gradually shifted from traditional crops to horticulture in recent […]
Soil health card scheme driving sustainable farming in Reasi district
Reasi, February 27, 2026-Agriculture in Reasi district is witnessing a significant transformation under the Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC), a flagship initiative launched in 2015 by the Government of India to promote scientific nutrient management and sustainable farming practices. The Soil Health Card Scheme provides farmers with soil analysis–based, crop-specific fertilizer recommendations. By assessing key […]
Holistic Agriculture Policy Transforming Farmers’ Lives in Jammu & Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
During a special outreach programme held in Kulgam, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, lauded the transformative impact of the Holistic Agriculture Development Policy (HADP), which has been in effect across the Union Territory since 2022. Speaking at the event, the LG remarked: “The Holistic Agriculture Development Policy has not only […]