Kathua Youth Sets an Example Through Modern Papaya Farming
A young entrepreneur from Kathua district is setting an example of self-reliance by adopting modern agricultural techniques and taking up commercial papaya cultivation. Deepak Khajuria, an unemployed youth, has moved beyond traditional farming practices to explore new opportunities in horticulture. He began planting papaya in February last year and prepared the saplings himself. His […]
Jammu Farmer Gurnam Singh Boosts Income Through Seedless Cucumber Farming
A 62-year-old progressive farmer, Gurnam Singh from Ranjitpur village in the Marh block of Jammu, is setting an example in modern agriculture by cultivating premium seedless cucumbers through polyhouse farming. Moving beyond traditional farming practices, Singh has adopted protected cultivation to grow high-value crops and meet market demand. According to the […]
HADP Support Helps Ramban Farmer Build a Thriving Horticulture and Poultry Business
Zubair Ahmed Sohail of Ramban is turning government assistance into a sustainable source of income by combining horticulture, fruit cultivation and poultry farming under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). With guidance from the Departments of Horticulture, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Sohail gradually expanded his farming activities. Initially, he obtained fruit plants from […]
KVK Budgam Celebrates Women Farmers Day, Promotes Empowerment and Agri-Entrepreneurship
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, under SKUAST-Kashmir, celebrated Women Farmers Day at its campus in Harran, Budgam, to recognise the invaluable contributions of women to agriculture and rural development. The programme was graced by Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, who emphasised women’s vital role in modern agriculture, decision-making, and entrepreneurship. She […]
Rajouri’s Rural Poultry Success Story
The poultry project established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in Ghamir Parmana, Rajouri, is emerging as a shining example of rural entrepreneurship and employment generation. With an investment of approximately ₹1.10 crore, the project has established a modern poultry unit equipped with 3,000 parent stock and a hatchery facility. It is […]
Silk Growers Get 76 New Rearing Sheds in Udhampur
The Sericulture Department has taken a significant step to strengthen silk production and support the livelihoods of farmers in Udhampur by constructing 76 new cocoon rearing sheds. Of these, 26 sheds have been constructed under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), while 50 sheds have been provided under the Silk Samagra scheme. Each standardized […]
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 […]
HADP Silage Unit Boosts Dairy Farming and Farmer Incomes in Kashmir
A new silage-making initiative under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) is helping farmers in Kashmir reduce costs, improve cattle nutrition and create new income opportunities. The farmer explained that the journey began with training on silage production through the Daksh Kisan portal, followed by an application under HADP. With guidance from agriculture and […]
Walnut processing in Banihal gets boost with HADP De-Husking machines
Banihal, September 5,2026- Walnut cultivation is a key livelihood in Banihal, but manual processing was time-consuming and caused injuries. Under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), modern de-husking machines are now being provided with a 50 percent subsidy, significantly reducing processing time and effort and benefiting local farmers and traders. A Livelihood Long Weighed Down by […]
HADP Polyhouse Shields Pulwama Farmer from Hailstorms, Boosts Organic Farming
Imtyaz Ahmad Mir, a Farmer from Pulwama, J&K said, We are extremely grateful to the Agriculture department; it has not only provided us with employment but also enabled us to offer employment to others. There are many risks involved in this type of open-field farming, and we have to deal with various weather conditions. […]