Revolutionising farming in Kashmir: Hi-Tech greenhouses
The introduction of Hi-Tech Poly Greenhouses has significantly transformed vegetable yields in Kashmir, showcasing a blend of innovation and tradition in farming. These greenhouses provide a controlled environment that protects crops from harsh weather, pests, and diseases, enabling farmers to cultivate vegetables year-round. A local farmer highlighted the effectiveness of this approach, stating, “In Kashmir, […]
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 […]
Director Agriculture Jammu inaugurates one day training programme on organic farming
JAMMU, AUGUST 10: The Directorate of Agriculture Jammu and Regional Council PGS-India Jammu Divisional Seed Certification Officer, organized a one day training programme on organic farming today at Kissan Bhawan, Talab Tillo Jammu.The programme was inaugurated by Director Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen.The training, part of the Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability project under […]
Director Agriculture Jammu inaugurates Training Programme on Promotion of Apiculture
JAMMU, AUGUST 08: The Apiculture Development Scheme, Jammu, under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension SAME (ATMA) scheme, organised a one day training program on “Promotion of Apiculture” at Baba Jitto, Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu.The programme was inaugurated by the Director Agriculture Jammu, S. Arvinder Singh Reen.The training program witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 […]
One month training program on Fruit & Vegetables preservation concludes at Jammu
JAMMU, JULY 18: The Department of Horticulture Jammu is imparting training to the farmers especially women farmers in the art of processing of fruits and vegetables.In this context, a one month training programme on Fruit and Vegetables Preservation concluded here today at Fruit and Vegetable Craft Centre, Chand Nagar Jammu wherein Director Horticulture Jammu, Chaman […]
NABARD, Agriculture Deptt kickstart FPO saturation Campaign in Anantnag & Kulgam
ANANTNAG, JULY 12: NABARD in collaboration with Department of Agriculture launched saturation drive for Farmers producers organizations (FPOs) in Anantnag and Kulgam districts.In this regard, separate district level programmes were held in Anantnag and Kulgam in which large number of farmers from various FPOs participated besides the board directors and CEOs of these FPOs.On the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Director Horticulture takes stock of departmental activities in Kishtwar, Doda districts
JAMMU, JULY 06: Director Horticulture Jammu, Chaman Lal Sharma conducted an extensive tour of twin districts of Kishtwar & Doda to have a complete review of achievements of all the schemes viz: Capex as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes especially Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP)besides other developmental activities being carried out in both the districts.The […]
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 […]