News Topic:Farmers
Kashmir
Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir
The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Ladakh
Ladakh’s apricots gain global recognition as orchards flourish at foothills of Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill is more than the jackboots and camouflage; its foothills produce some of the best quality apricots in the world.
News & Interviews
Progressive farmers honoured at George Maijo Modern Achievers’ Award event in Pulwama
In a celebration of innovation, progressive farmers from Kashmir were honoured at the George Maijo - Modern Agriculture Achievers' Award event, organized in Pulwama.
Kashmir
Dry Spell: Leaf miners, red mites wreak havoc on Kashmir’s apple orchards
Amid the ongoing dry spell, apple growers in Kashmir are deeply concerned as a leaf miner pest continues to infect their orchards for the fourth consecutive year.
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Kashmir
Kashmir fruit growers concerned as dry spell and heatwave threaten horticulture
The ongoing dry spell and heatwave in Kashmir have left fruit growers deeply concerned, who fear severe impacts on the region's horticulture sector.
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Kashmir
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop growth and productivity in Kashmir
The ongoing prolonged dry spell this summer is causing immense distress among valley farmers, raising concerns about its severe impact on crop growth.
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Kashmir
Saffron prices decline 4.5% over two years
The average price of saffron has fallen 4.5% in the national capital, New Delhi, during the past two years, according to the news agency KNO.
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Kashmir
Dry weather threatens Kashmir apple crop, farmers concerned
Apple growers in Kashmir are worried about the ongoing dry weather conditions, which threaten the development of this season’s fruit crop.
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Iltija Mufti leads PDP protest over July 13 remarks in Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday staged a protest against derogatory remarks made about the July 13 Martyrs during a session in the Legislative Assembly.
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Over 10 years after the POSH Act, are women safe at workplaces?
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13 Years On: Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir’s first woman Sahitya Akademi awardee, reflects on poetry and empowerment
Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir's first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee, reflects on her poetic journey, feminism, and Kashmir’s cultural legacy.