News Topic:Agriculture
J&K
Centre notes drastic decline in saffron production in J-K
The Centre on Tuesday said that the production of saffron has declined by over 67 per cent from 2010 to 2024.
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Kashmir
Prolonged dry spell ravages agriculture in Kashmir
The persistent dry spell in Kashmir is wreaking havoc on farmers, as crops suffer extensive damage, prompting the Agriculture Department to issue advisories.
Kashmir
Pulwama farmers worried over ‘rice blast’ disease, seek compensation
The farmers in several areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have complained of heavy loss due to the rice blast disease.
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Science & Technology
Asia’s Food Supply at Risk: Scientists warn of urgent need to protect vital bee pollinators
Scientists sound alarm: Asia's food security threatened as vital bee pollinators face peril. Urgent action needed to protect critical ecosystem services.
Kashmir
Why Kashmiri farmers switch from paddy to horticulture?
The conversion from agriculture to horticulture has one simple reason as fruits bring more money to farmers than rice.
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J&K
Land under horticulture increases 400% since 1975 in J-K
Farmers in J&K have been switching from paddy farming as the Union Territory has witnessed over 400 per cent increase in the area under horticulture since 1975.
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Kashmir
Kashmir’s paddy land hit by irrigation shortage: Officials
Agriculture sector in Kashmir was affected by climate change as 25 per cent of paddy land remained without a crop this year.
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Business & Economy
CS approves implementation of crop insurance schemes in J-K
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday convened a meeting of State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI).
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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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