Kashmir’s mustard production surges by 36,000 MT in 2025, boosting agricultural self-reliance
Srinagar, April 13, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with mustard production projected to reach 143,476.9 metric tonnes in 2025, a significant increase of 36,000 MT compared to last year’s 107,476.9 MT. This surge, driven by expanded cultivation and the adoption of high-yielding seed varieties, is reducing the region’s […]
Kashmir’s apples take the global stage: A fruitful season for Pulwama and Shopian
Srinagar, April 9, 2025 — Kashmir’s apple orchards are buzzing with optimism as the region’s prized fruit makes a remarkable leap from local markets to international shelves. With Pulwama and Shopian at the forefront, this season is shaping up to be a game-changer for growers, marked by surging global demand, better prices, and an expanding […]
Women innovators from Kashmir, Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha, develop groundbreaking soil testing drone
Srinagar, March 06, 2025 | 1:00 PM Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha’s Innovation Could Revolutionise Agriculture In an exciting development that is generating significant buzz across Jammu and Kashmir, two young women from the region, Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha, are being celebrated for their creation of a drone designed to perform real-time soil testing. […]