Border women of Marheen turn entrepreneurs, launch organic turmeric and spice unit under ODOP scheme
Kathua, July 8,2026- In a remarkable example of women-led entrepreneurship and rural empowerment, women from the border village of Changi in Marheen, Kathua district, have launched an organic turmeric and spice grinding unit under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, marking a first for the region. Established with the support of the Department of […]
Pulwama farmer doubles income with lavender cultivation in high-density apple orchard
Pulwama, July 3, 2026 – In a remarkable example of agricultural innovation, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, a progressive farmer from Pulwama, has successfully doubled his income by integrating lavender cultivation with his high-density apple orchard, creating a sustainable and profitable farming model that is inspiring growers across the region. Instead of leaving the space between apple […]
Udhampur’s Kaladi Cheese undergoes scientific upgrade for wider market access
Jammu, June 15,2026- Kaladi Cheese, the renowned Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged traditional dairy product from Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir, is undergoing advanced technological intervention at the prestigious Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, Karnataka, in a move aimed at enhancing its commercial viability and market reach. According to officials, significant progress has been […]
Iconic GI Bhaderwahi rajma meets R.S. Pura basmati
Kashmir, January 22,2026-In a significant step towards promoting local agricultural heritage and boosting farmer livelihoods, the newly launched ‘Rajma Chol’ brand brings together the GI-tagged Bhaderwahi Rajma and the premium R.S. Pura Basmati rice in a single value-added offering. The initiative aims to strengthen farmer income by focusing on value addition, branding, and collective marketing […]
SKUAST-K’s Gramapriya Chicks uplift tribal families in Ganderbal with #SEWAPARV
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and nutritional security, the Livestock Production and Management (LPM) Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) distributed improved Gramapriya chicks to 40 tribal families from the Ganderbal district. The event, held at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences […]
Kashmir apples:Transforming glut into global leverage through strategic storage
Srinagar, August 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir’s apple industry, a cornerstone of India’s horticulture, is at a pivotal moment. Spanning 172,000 hectares, the region produces 2.06 million tonnes of apples annually, accounting for nearly 90% of India’s apple output alongside Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Yet, despite rising yields, a price squeeze driven by import timing […]
Empowering J&K’s small farmers
In Jammu and Kashmir , small and marginal farmers, who form the backbone of agriculture, are finding new opportunities through Farmer Producer Organisations and contract farming. These approaches tackle issues like small landholdings, limited market reach, and price instability, aligning with J&K’s rich produce like apples, saffron, and walnuts. FPOs enable farmers to unite, pool […]