News Topic:Farmers
Business & Economy
Kashmir’s strawberry farmers hit hard as prices plummet after Pahalgam attack
Strawberries, the first fruit to ripen in the Kashmir Valley after winter, have arrived in local markets, but the mood among farmers is far from festive.
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Kashmir
Horticulture Department recommends urgent fungicide spray for hailstorm-hit apple orchards
Amid growing concerns among farmers due to recent incessant rains and hailstorms in South Kashmir, the HDO Shadimarg has issued urgent recommendations.
Kashmir
Kakapora farmers in distress as authorities neglect irrigation repairs
As the crucial paddy season approaches, the farmers in Kakapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district are grappling with uncertainty and frustration.
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Kashmir
Wrinkled Merino: A threat to Kashmir’s agrarian economy
A recent trend has emerged among farmers in the Kashmir, who are now breeding sheep for a high degree of skin folds (wrinkled Merino), despite the declining fine wool.
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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Latest news
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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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.