SKUAST-K Breakthrough: Kashmir Gucchi Successfully Cultivated in Greenhouse
Srinagar, April 10,2026- In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir have successfully cultivated Gucchi mushrooms considered the costliest mushrooms in the world inside a controlled greenhouse environment. Traditionally found in the wild forests of the Himalayan region, especially in parts of Kashmir, Gucchi mushrooms are highly […]
Sowing change: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samba empowers farm women
Samba, March 30,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening women-led agriculture, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samba organised a one-day workshop to empower progressive farm women with knowledge of modern agricultural practices and allied sectors. The programme was led by Prof. Sanjay Khajuria, who emphasized the importance of adopting innovative techniques to enhance farm productivity and […]
GON’GUL marks new plantation year with Agri-Horti breakthroughs at SKUAST-K
Srinagar, Feburary 16,2026- The vibrant spirit of GON’GUL—the traditional New Plantation Year—came alive at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), transforming the campus into a grand carnival celebrating innovation, sustainability, and progress in agriculture and horticulture. Held at the university’s Shalimar campus in Srinagar, the event brought together scientists, progressive farmers, […]
Jammu & Kashmir installs 3,601 Solar. agriculture pumps under PM-KUSUM scheme
Srinagar , December 11,2025: Jammu & Kashmir has successfully installed 3,601 solar agriculture pumps under the Pradhan Mantri–Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan scheme, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Union Territory was sanctioned 5,000 standalone off-grid solar pumps under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme. With […]