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BBA graduate turns garlic farmer, empowers women in Kupwara

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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