Kashmir advances in high-value Mushroom Cultivation with SKUAST-K innovation
Srinagar, April 13,2026- In a significant scientific breakthrough, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has made major strides in the cultivation of the highly prized Gucchi (morel) mushrooms—offering new hope for farmers and strengthening Kashmir’s agricultural economy. Gucchi mushrooms, scientifically known as Morchella esculenta, are among the most expensive edible fungi […]
6 Lakh lavender seedlings boost Bhaderwah’s purple revolution in J&K
Bhaderwah, February 21,2026-In a significant push to strengthen the Purple Revolution in the Union Territory, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, has procured and distributed nearly 6 lakh quality lavender seedlings among around 500 farmers in the picturesque Bhaderwah valley. The initiative, undertaken under the guidance of Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, aims […]
Debari’s organic cauliflower success lifts farmers in Udhampur
Udhampur, February 20, 2026- A quiet agricultural transformation is unfolding in Debari village of Udhampur district, where organic farming is ushering in a new era of prosperity for local cultivators. This season, cauliflower has emerged as the star crop, delivering record yields and significantly enhancing farmers’ incomes. Driven by growing consumer awareness about chemical-free produce […]
Bhaderwah farmers lead purple revolution with lavender cultivation
Bhaderwah, January 5,2026-Farmers of the Bhaderwah Valley have emerged as pioneers of the Purple Revolution by adopting large-scale lavender cultivation, transforming the region’s agricultural landscape. The farming community has expressed hope that the upcoming Union Budget will further strengthen the CSIR-Aroma Mission, which has played a key role in promoting aromatic crop cultivation in the […]