Pulwama farmer sets up mini cold storage to reduce vegetable wastage and boost farming
Pulwama, October 26,2026- In a step towards modernising agriculture and strengthening the local vegetable supply chain, a farmer from Tahab village in Pulwama district has established a mini cold storage facility to preserve vegetables and support year-round farming. The initiative aims to address one of the major challenges faced by vegetable growers: post-harvest losses caused […]
Olive Cultivation Opens New Income Opportunities for Doda Farmers
Anardana Harvesting Underway in Doda, Farmers Seek Processing Facility
The seasonal harvesting of Anardana, or wild pomegranate, is currently underway across the forests and hilly areas of Doda, providing an important source of seasonal income for hundreds of rural families. Locally, Doda’s Anardana is considered much more than a forest produce. For many communities, it represents an important part of the district’s identity […]
GI-Tagged Bhaderwah Rajmash Harvest Begins, Hopes Rise for Bumper Yield
The seasonal harvest of the famous GI-tagged Bhaderwah Rajmash has begun in the hilly areas of Doda, bringing renewed hope of a strong crop and better returns for local farmers. At Khono village in Baghla-Bharat tehsil, located at around 6,100 feet above sea level, the Agriculture Department distributed nearly 100 kilograms of pure and certified […]
HADP Scheme Brings New Hope to Vegetable Growers in Bugam
Bugam village of Chadoora in Budgam district, popularly known as the “Chhota Punjab of Kashmir,” has a rich tradition of vegetable cultivation. For nearly three decades, local farmers have been growing vegetables and supplying fresh produce to markets across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. Progressive farmer Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat has […]
Agricultural Facilitation Centres: Empowering Farmers and Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship
The Central and State Governments are taking several important initiatives to support farmers, create employment opportunities, and promote entrepreneurship among educated youth. Through the KKGDP initiative, agricultural facilitation centers have been established in many panchayats. These centers provide useful services to farmers at their doorstep. Earlier, farmers had to visit Agriculture or Horticulture Department […]
Paddy harvesting begins in Kulgam as farmers express satisfaction over crop quality
Kulgam , October 5,2026- Paddy harvesting has begun in Kulgam, the South Kashmir district widely known as the “Rice Bowl of Kashmir,” with farmers expressing satisfaction over the quality of this year’s crop and the yield they expect. As autumn settles over the Valley, golden stretches of ripened paddy line the district’s fields while farmers […]
70 Kathua farmers visit Bhaderwah for horticulture training
Kashmir, October 2,2026-The Horticulture Department, Kathua, organised an exposure-cum-training tour for 70 farmers to Bhaderwah, where they learnt about scientific cultivation of apple and other temperate fruits. The initiative aims to promote commercial cultivation of apple, walnut, apricot and pear in Kathua district. The tour gave the participating farmers a chance to see established orchards […]
Millet Farming Brings New Hope to Majalta, Udhampur
Millet farming is bringing new hope to farmers in Majalta, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, as communities embrace resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. With support from the Agriculture Department and increased focus under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), millet cultivation is steadily expanding across the region. Farmers highlight several advantages of millet crops, including […]
Dairy Farm and Vermicompost Unit Create New Livelihood Opportunities
A dairy farm and vermicompost unit is creating new livelihood opportunities by combining livestock farming with sustainable agricultural practices. The enterprise currently has more than 20 cows and heifers, while a vermicompost unit was established with support from the Agriculture Department in 2025. The unit uses cow dung, often described as “black gold,” […]