News Topic:J&K Department of Horticulture

Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg

Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.

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.
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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.

High-density apple farming boosts Kashmir’s horticulture

High-density apple cultivation continues to revolutionise Kashmir's horticulture sector by offering farmers good returns compared to traditional varieties.

High-density apple farming proves game-changer for J&K growers

High-density apple farming is proving to be a game-changer for the apple industry in Jammu & Kashmir, with growers saying it fetches good returns.

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.

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.

Kashmiri farmers embrace exotic apple varieties

A remarkable trend is unfolding in Kashmir with farmers and horticulturists embracing exotic apple plant varieties over traditional ones.

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