News Topic:Horticulture

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.

Despite bumper crop, low demand mars hopes of cherry growers in Kashmir

Despite the bumper cherry crop this year, very low rates of the produce are marring the hopes of growers across the Kashmir Valley.

Deficient Rainfall: Experts formulate advisory for agriculture, horticulture in J-K

In wake of the deficient rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir in the past over one month, the experts here have suggested the farmers take all the necessary steps.

Budgam orchardist acquires commercial apple washing & grading machine

A fruit grower in Kashmir's Budgam district purchased and installed the valley's first-ever Apple Washing & Grading machine on Thursday.

Apple grading machines are transforming Kashmir’s Horticulture

The variety of apple produce has earned Kashmir a world-wide fame and it is witnessing a transformation due to apple grading machines.

Market checking against substandard pesticides intensified in Pulwama

A market checking drive was organized by the south Kashmir's Law Enforcement Department in Pulwama district on Saturday.

Relief for Apple Growers: 50% subsidy for carriage & storage in cold stores announced

SRINAGAR — In a major relief to apple growers of J&K, 50 per cent of transport from cold chains or orchards to markets and...

MIS for apple procurement in J&K approved for 2020-21

SRINAGAR — Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and...

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