News Topic:Farmers
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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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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Kashmir
Kashmir valley’s garlic harvest yields record revenue of Rs 300 crores
The Kashmir valley has achieved remarkable revenue generation of Rs. 300 crores from this year's garlic production, with an increase in prices.
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South Kashmir apple growers alarmed as leaf miner pest ravages orchards
Apple growers in several areas of southern Kashmir are increasingly concerned as a leaf miner pest continues to infect their orchards for the fourth consecutive year.
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Fruit growers accuse cold storage owners of exorbitant charges in Kashmir
Not all is well between fruit growers and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) and cold storage owners with the former alleging the facility owners for charging them exorbitant rates.
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Kashmiri apple growers face heavy losses amid low market demand
The apple growers and traders in Kashmir are grappling with heavy losses due to continuous low demand in various markets.
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Pulwama farmers face delayed paddy planting due to lack of irrigation facilities
The unavailability of proper irrigation facilities at Pahoo area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district have delayed the paddy sapling plantation season in the area.
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