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 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 […]
Modern Walnut processing boosts efficiency and farmer opportunities in Kashmir
Modern walnut cultivation and processing are creating new opportunities for farmers in Kashmir, with growing interest in improved varieties and mechanised processing. According to the speaker, farmers in the Budder zone have shown increasing interest in the Chandler variety of walnut. Around 20 kanals were planted with the variety last year, while awareness programmes […]
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 […]
DC Udhampur flags off farmer exposure visit to KVK Pathankot
Udhampur, August 11,2026-Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa flagged off a training-cum-exposure visit of 25 farmers to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Pathankot, Punjab, under the Apiculture Development Scheme and ATMA. The exposure visit aims to provide participating farmers with practical knowledge of modern beekeeping techniques, honey processing, value addition, packaging and marketing. The farmers will also […]
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 […]