Kathua gets modern wool processing facility to boost sheep farming sector
Kathua, March 28,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening the livestock sector, the Sheep Husbandry Department has established a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Kathua to support wool producers with modern processing and value addition services. Developed under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), the project has been set up at an estimated cost of […]
J&K agriculture: Science meets growth
Kashmir, January 3,2025-The agricultural sector of Jammu & Kashmir remains the backbone of the region’s rural economy, with nearly 70 percent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Together, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries contribute around 20 percent to the UT’s GDP, with crops accounting for 11–12 percent, livestock 5–6 percent, and fisheries […]