News Topic:Farmers
Kashmir
Hailstorm ravages south Kashmir orchards again; growers demand insurance, compensation
Apple orchards in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have once again been severely affected by a hailstorm, causing losses for local growers.
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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.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.