From 70 trays to 500: Kashmir’s ‘Mushroom Man’ Gauhar Ali Lone builds success through integrated farming
Gulmarg, November 10,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance, Gauhar Ali Lone, a resident of Tangmarg in Baramulla district, has emerged as a successful mushroom cultivator and integrated farming entrepreneur, earning recognition across the Kashmir Valley as the “Mushroom Man” and “Mushroom King”. Through dedication, hard work and the effective utilisation of […]
Women Farmers Receive Organic Farming Support
A special training and capacity-building programme on natural and organic farming was organised at Bhalara village in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir, to encourage sustainable agricultural practices and improve farmers’ income. The programme was jointly organised by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) and the Agriculture Department, with the participation of 100 […]
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 […]
Mushroom Farming: A Source of Additional Income for Farmers
Mushroom farming is becoming an important source of additional income for farmers. Training programmes are organised to provide farmers with proper knowledge and practical skills before the start of the cultivation season. The main objective is to help them understand the complete process of mushroom production. Mushroom cultivation requires proper planning, suitable environmental conditions, […]
Dhannu Biogas Plant Converts Cattle Waste into Clean Fuel
A community biogas plant in Dhannu village of Tikri block in Udhampur is demonstrating how cattle waste can be effectively converted into clean energy and organic manure under the GOBARdhan initiative. The 10-cubic-metre biogas plant, established under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin, uses cattle dung to generate biogas for cooking. The plant currently supplies piped biogas […]
Dairy Farm and Vermicompost Unit Create New Livelihood Opportunities
A dairy farm and vermicompost unit is creating new livelihood opportunities by combining livestock farming with sustainable agricultural practices. The enterprise currently has more than 20 cows and heifers, while a vermicompost unit was established with support from the Agriculture Department in 2025. The unit uses cow dung, often described as “black gold,” […]
Turning wasteland into a thriving kitchen garden
Bhaderwah,September 25,2026– In a quiet corner of Bhaderwah, a patch of land once written off as unproductive wasteland has been transformed into a flourishing vegetable garden, thanks to the dedicated efforts of students and teachers at the Government Higher Secondary School, Beararu. The initiative, driven by the school’s Eco-Club, is a shining example of how […]
MBA graduate Shazia Sadaf builds Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm
Srinagar, July 25,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, Shazia Sadaf, an MBA graduate, left behind a promising corporate career to establish Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm. Through determination and innovation, she transformed her passion for farming into a successful business, creating new opportunities in the region’s growing agri-entrepreneurship sector. By cultivating […]
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 […]