Kathua Youth Sets an Example Through Modern Papaya Farming
A young entrepreneur from Kathua district is setting an example of self-reliance by adopting modern agricultural techniques and taking up commercial papaya cultivation. Deepak Khajuria, an unemployed youth, has moved beyond traditional farming practices to explore new opportunities in horticulture. He began planting papaya in February last year and prepared the saplings himself. His […]
Jammu Farmer Gurnam Singh Boosts Income Through Seedless Cucumber Farming
A 62-year-old progressive farmer, Gurnam Singh from Ranjitpur village in the Marh block of Jammu, is setting an example in modern agriculture by cultivating premium seedless cucumbers through polyhouse farming. Moving beyond traditional farming practices, Singh has adopted protected cultivation to grow high-value crops and meet market demand. According to the […]
KVK Pulwama Promotes Modern Farming Through Scientific Training
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, is playing an important role in promoting modern and scientific agricultural practices through training and skill development programmes. These initiatives aim to empower students, agricultural workers and rural youth with practical knowledge of advanced farming techniques. During the training programmes, participants learn about various […]
AI and Robotics: The Future of Farming in Kashmir
Agriculture in Kashmir is moving towards a new era with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and drone technology. These modern innovations have the potential to transform traditional farming by improving productivity and reducing cultivation costs. AI-powered technologies can help farmers detect crop diseases at an early stage, allowing them to take timely action […]
HADP Scheme Brings New Hope to Vegetable Growers in Bugam
Bugam village of Chadoora in Budgam district, popularly known as the “Chhota Punjab of Kashmir,” has a rich tradition of vegetable cultivation. For nearly three decades, local farmers have been growing vegetables and supplying fresh produce to markets across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. Progressive farmer Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat has […]
Modern Walnut processing boosts efficiency and farmer opportunities in Kashmir
Modern walnut cultivation and processing are creating new opportunities for farmers in Kashmir, with growing interest in improved varieties and mechanised processing. According to the speaker, farmers in the Budder zone have shown increasing interest in the Chandler variety of walnut. Around 20 kanals were planted with the variety last year, while awareness programmes […]
Changing Kashmir: Hi-Tech farming and youth innovation redefine the future of agriculture
Srinagar, July 25,2026- A new generation in Jammu & Kashmir is embracing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, signalling a significant transformation in the region’s agricultural and economic landscape. With increasing access to education, modern farming techniques, government support, and digital opportunities, young people are thinking beyond traditional boundaries and creating new possibilities for a self-reliant future. Hi-tech […]
Pulwama youth turns melon farming into a thriving enterprise under HADP
Pulwama, July 21,2026- Demonstrating how innovation and agriculture can go hand in hand, Mohsin Nazir, a BSc Mathematics graduate from Pulwama, has transformed his passion for farming into a flourishing melon cultivation enterprise under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). His success story is emerging as an inspiration for educated youth to explore agriculture as […]
HADP high-density scheme boosts Kashmir horticulture
Kashmir, April 6,2026 – The High-Density Plantation scheme under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme is transforming the horticulture landscape in the valley, significantly improving productivity, farm practices, and farmer incomes. With around 3,000 farmers already benefiting, the initiative marks a major shift toward modern, technology-driven agriculture in the region. Launched as part of a broader […]
Smart, Sustainable & Scientific: The Future of Indian Agriculture Begins at SKUAST Kashmir
Smart, Sustainable & Scientific: The Future of Indian Agriculture Begins at SKUAST Kashmir Today, not only was there an induction programme for the students at SKUAST Kashmir, but there was also a grand celebration of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha in his […]