Autumn turns to spring in Shopian as apple trees bloom unseasonably in November
Shopian, November 2,2025: In an unusual and visually striking phenomenon, apple trees across parts of Kashmir, especially in Shopian district, are blooming in November, a time when orchards are typically preparing for winter dormancy. Farmers and locals have been surprised to see fresh blossoms emerging amid autumn leaves, turning the landscape into an uncanny mix […]
Kashmir’s seed vault: SKUAST Wadura saves native crops
Srinagar, October 20, 2025 – In a significant step towards safeguarding Kashmir’s rich agricultural heritage, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) has unveiled a state-of-the-art Seed Gene Bank at its Faculty of Agriculture campus in Wadura, Sopore. This newly established facility is dedicated to conserving and promoting the region’s indigenous crop varieties, […]
Kulgam blooms with Saffron: Scientist Zahoor Reshi shatters Pampore-only myth
Kulgam, October 18,2025: Breaking long-held beliefs, agricultural scientist Zahoor Ahmad Reshi has successfully cultivated high-quality saffron in Kulgam, challenging the myth that the prized spice grows exclusively in Pampore. Reshi’s innovation marks a significant step in diversifying saffron cultivation across new regions of Jammu and Kashmir, opening doors for farmers in South Kashmir to adopt […]
BBA graduate turns garlic farmer, empowers women in Kupwara
KUPWARA, JULY 25:* In the heart of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, a young woman is redefining success through sheer determination and innovative thinking. Humaira Ashiq, a 24-year-old BBA graduate from Drugmulla, has emerged as the ‘Garlic Girl of Kupwara’ after choosing garlic farming over a conventional corporate career. Armed with ambition and a deep sense […]
Pulwama farmer shifts from almonds to climate-smart paddy on Karewa highland
Pulwama, June 24, 2025 — In a groundbreaking agricultural feat, Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Renzipora village in Pulwama, South Kashmir, has transformed two kanals of Karewa highland—traditionally used for almond and saffron cultivation—into a thriving paddy field. By harnessing solar-powered irrigation through a government-subsidised scheme, Ahmad has introduced climate-smart farming to the dry, elevated […]
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. […]