GOBARDhan initiative launched at Block Gund in Ganderbal to boost sustainable rural development
Ganderbal, February 25,2026-In a significant stride toward sustainable rural development, the GOBARDhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) initiative has been successfully launched at Block Gund in District Ganderbal under the ambit of the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen. The initiative aims to transform cattle waste and organic waste into valuable resources such as clean energy and […]
Debari’s organic cauliflower success lifts farmers in Udhampur
Udhampur, February 20, 2026- A quiet agricultural transformation is unfolding in Debari village of Udhampur district, where organic farming is ushering in a new era of prosperity for local cultivators. This season, cauliflower has emerged as the star crop, delivering record yields and significantly enhancing farmers’ incomes. Driven by growing consumer awareness about chemical-free produce […]
Agriculture first key to Aatmanirbhar J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Kashmir, February 11,2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has emphasised that the ‘Agriculture First’ policy will play a crucial role in building a Developed India and an Aatmanirbhar Jammu & Kashmir, asserting that agriculture and allied sectors remain the backbone of economic stability and prosperity. Addressing scientists and officers, the LG highlighted that despite relentless challenges […]
Pulwama Agriculture Dept & JKRLM distribute seeds to empower SHG members
Kashmir,November 18,2025- The Agriculture Department Pulwama, in convergence with JKRLM Shadimarg Pulwama, carried out a seed distribution drive aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and promoting community-based agriculture. Various high-quality seeds were distributed among Self-Help Group members representing four Village Organisations . Officials said the initiative is part of an ongoing effort to empower SHG members—particularly […]
Rajouri blossoms: Farmers embrace ultra-high-density fruit farming in J&K
Rajouri, November 10,2025: The border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a remarkable horticulture revolution, as local farmers are shifting from traditional cereal crops to ultra-high-density fruit farming. This transformation is reshaping the region’s agricultural landscape, improving productivity, and boosting farmers’ incomes. Encouraged by the Department of Horticulture, J&K, farmers in Rajouri […]
LG Manoj Sinha urges AI-Driven farming, calls SKUAST-K a ‘Mini India’
Srinagar, November 1, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the Student Induction Programme “Deeksharambh” at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir, organised under the theme “Anekta Mein Ekta Diwas” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the vital role of agriculture […]
SKUAST Shuhama’s livestock show 2025 celebrates Kashmir’s agri-tech and livestock
Srinagar, October 19, 2025 – The first-ever Livestock Show 2025 (Pashu Dhan Mela) was a celebratory showcase of Kashmir’s animal wealth and advanced agri-tech innovations at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Shuhama, Alusteng. Co-organised by J&K Dairy Farmers Association and SKUAST-K, the two-day spectacle brought scientists, […]
J&K Cooperative Department inks MoUs with NCEL, NCOL, BBSSL for growth
Jammu, October 3, 2025 – In a significant push towards fostering #SahakarSeSamriddhi (Prosperity Through Cooperation), the Department of Cooperatives, #JammuAndKashmir, organized a one-day Stakeholders Meet at the Convention Centre in Jammu today. The event culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three prominent multi-state cooperative societies—National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative […]
Government Bamboo Nursery coming up at Nagri, Kathua under National Bamboo Mission
Kathua, 26 September 2025: In a major step towards promoting sustainable cultivation and boosting the rural economy, the Department of Horticulture Jammu has announced the establishment of a Government Bamboo Nursery at Nagri, Parole, Kathua under the National Bamboo Mission (NBM). Officials said the initiative is aimed at encouraging farmers to adopt bamboo cultivation as […]
ICAR-CITH KVK Baramulla organises Field Day in collaboration with IFFCO
Baramulla, 25 September,2025: The ICAR-CITH Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Baramulla successfully organised a Field Day in collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO). The program brought together progressive farmers, scientists, and agricultural experts to demonstrate innovative farming practices, improved crop varieties, and sustainable agricultural technologies aimed at boosting productivity and profitability. Experts from […]