How a Pulwama farmer is rewriting Kashmir’s winter feed story
Kashmir , September 18,2026-For generations, the Kashmir winter has been a slow siege on the Valley’s dairy cattle. From November to March, green fodder disappears under snow, and farmers fall back on dry paddy straw — bulky, low in protein, and poor in digestible energy. Milk yields drop by a third or more. Body condition […]
GI-Tagged Mushkbudji rice gains ground in Kashmir
Srinagar, September 18,2026-Mushkbudji, Kashmir’s prized aromatic rice variety, is steadily gaining ground once again, with farmers across the Valley returning to its cultivation after years of decline, buoyed by its Geographical Indication (GI) tag and renewed institutional support aimed at reviving the traditional grain. A Premium Grain with Deep Roots Mushkbudji is a premium, non-Basmati, […]
Sericulture in Kashmir: Bandipora transforms rural livelihoods
Bandipora, August 20,2026- Sericulture in Bandipora is driving a quiet but significant transformation across north Kashmir, with hundreds of rural families building sustainable livelihoods through mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and cocoon production.Amid the orchards and paddy fields of north Kashmir, a quieter but equally significant transformation is underway — one measured not in apples or […]
MBA graduate Shazia Sadaf builds Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm
Srinagar, July 25,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, Shazia Sadaf, an MBA graduate, left behind a promising corporate career to establish Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm. Through determination and innovation, she transformed her passion for farming into a successful business, creating new opportunities in the region’s growing agri-entrepreneurship sector. By cultivating […]
Pashtun village in Anantnag earns new identity through watermelon cultivation
Anantnag, July 13,2026-Cheki-Ishardas, a Pashto-speaking village near Anantnag in South Kashmir, has transformed into a thriving hub of watermelon cultivation, with the fruit becoming the village’s primary cash crop and a symbol of its changing agricultural landscape. The journey began in 2008 when progressive farmer Muhammad Aslam Khan introduced watermelon cultivation in the village. […]
Bandipora’s Buthoo spring onions face weather blow, farmers seek government support
Baltal, July 4,2026- Sagar Maharaj, a devotee from Bihar who has been undertaking the sacred Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra for the past 20 years, has lauded the extensive arrangements made for pilgrims during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. He expressed appreciation for the seamless management, dedicated langar services, and robust security measures that […]
Pulwama farmer reaps success with HADP-supported Hi-Tech polyhouse cultivation
Pulwama, June 24,2026-A progressive farmer from South Kashmir’s Pulwama district is setting an example in modern agriculture by successfully cultivating high-quality cucumbers in a hi-tech polyhouse established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir, a resident of Pulwama, has embraced protected cultivation through a HADP-supported hi-tech polyhouse, enabling him to grow premium […]
Cherry harvest gains momentum across Kashmir as farmers begin season’s first major fruit picking
Srinagar, June 8,2026- The cherry harvest season has commenced across Kashmir, bringing orchards to life and marking the beginning of one of the Valley’s most anticipated fruit harvests. From the lush orchards of Waliwar in Ganderbal to the busy packing units on the outskirts of Srinagar, farmers and labourers are working tirelessly to harvest, sort, […]
Pampore Youth Rafiq Rasool pioneers modern farming, creates opportunities for local youth
Pampore, June 1,2026- A young farmer from Pampore, Rafiq Rasool, is emerging as a symbol of innovation and self-reliance by transforming traditional farming practices through modern agricultural techniques. With support received under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Rafiq has successfully established a high-tech polyhouse and ventured into the cultivation of off-season vegetables. His initiative […]
Premium rose oil farming gains momentum in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 30,2026- Kashmir’s growing rose oil industry is emerging as a promising contributor to the local economy, with premium-quality rose oil produced in the Valley gaining increasing attention for its purity, fragrance, and commercial value. Farmers and entrepreneurs involved in rose cultivation say the demand for Kashmiri rose oil has been steadily rising in […]