News Topic:J&K Department of Horticulture
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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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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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J&K
Government appoints new Directors and Principal Secretary in J-K
J&K Government has announced the appointment of Chaman Lal Sharma as Director of Horticulture for Jammu and Zahoor Ahmad Bhat as Director of Horticulture for Kashmir.
Kashmir
Why Kashmiri farmers switch from paddy to horticulture?
The conversion from agriculture to horticulture has one simple reason as fruits bring more money to farmers than rice.
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Almond industry on the verge of decline in Pulwama
In Pulwama district, where apples and other fruits are cultivated on a large scale, there are thousands of canals in the district where only almonds are cultivated.
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Kashmir
Horticulture Department issues advisory for Kashmir orchardists
Horticulture Department Kashmir issued an advisory for the orchardists in order to prevent any damage to the fruit trees due to possible heavy rains and snowfall.
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Miners protest ban on quarrying at Bhairava Cave in Beerwah
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Joint forces continue search operation in Kishtwar forests after deadly encounter
Joint forces continued their search operation in the dense forests of Keshwan and adjoining areas in Kishtwar district for the fifth consecutive day on Monday.
Omar Abdullah makes inaugural visit to Civil Secretariat Jammu
CM Omar Abdullah made his inaugural visit to the Civil Secretariat Jammu on Monday. Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by legislators, leaders and officials.
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Why NC’s ‘special status’ resolution is disappointing
The 'special status' resolution passed by the ruling National Conference in the J&K Assembly falls far short of expectations and is not in sync with their mandate.
Tarigami reflects on being first J-K leader detained under PSA, life of struggle, loyalty to CPIM
CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, in a candid interview with The Kashmir Pulse, shared that he was the first person in J&K to be slapped with the PSA.