Daksh Kisan: Transforming smartphones into classrooms for farmers in J&K
Jammu, January 24,2026- With smartphone penetration among farmers in Jammu & Kashmir surpassing 70% in 2023, the J&K Administration launched a pioneering initiative, Daksh Kisan, to transform mobile devices from mere communication tools into digital classrooms for farmers. The platform, a first-of-its-kind Learning Management System (LMS) in India, focuses on upgrading the skills and knowledge […]
CS Atal Dulloo reviews HADP progress
Jammu, November 24,2025: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today conducted a comprehensive, outcome-based review of all 29 projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming the Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock sectors across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting witnessed participation from Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture Production Department (APD) Shailendra Kumar; Managing […]
Hybrids turn Hatchmarg into Kupwara tomato hub
Kupwara, November 07, 2025In a remarkable agricultural success story from Jammu and Kashmir’s frontier district, the remote village of Hatchmarg in Kupwara has emerged as a thriving tomato production hub, thanks to the adoption of high-yielding hybrid varieties that have revolutionized farming practices and boosted local economies. Nestled near forest areas with fertile soil ideally suited […]
Bunny Boom in the Valley
Wusan, Pattan , October 29, 2025 – Tucked amid the green fields of Wusan village in North Kashmir’s Pattan area, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway. The Rabbit Farm at Wusan, a government-run facility under the Sheep Husbandry Department, is proving that small-scale, low-upkeep farming can deliver big results for employment, income, and food security in […]
J&K Government to introduce crop insurance scheme for Apple Growers
Srinagar, October 27,2025:In a landmark move aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced that apple growers in the Union Territory will soon be covered under a comprehensive crop insurance scheme. The decision, hailed as a major relief for orchardists, seeks to protect them from financial losses caused by […]
Empowering J&K’s small farmers
In Jammu and Kashmir , small and marginal farmers, who form the backbone of agriculture, are finding new opportunities through Farmer Producer Organisations and contract farming. These approaches tackle issues like small landholdings, limited market reach, and price instability, aligning with J&K’s rich produce like apples, saffron, and walnuts. FPOs enable farmers to unite, pool […]