News Topic:J&K Department of 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.

Kashmir’s walnut industry gasping for breath

Kashmir’s walnut is gasping for breath as the intrusion of the Californian walnut breed in Indian cities has cast a shadow on the indigenous produce.

Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities

Despite Pulwama being a hub of vegetable and fruit production in Kashmir, the Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities, causing immense hardships to traders.

JKSSB to commence recruitment for 462 positions in October

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) will commence the recruitment process for 462 positions from October 9.

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.

Man dies after tree falls on him in Shopian village

A Horticulture Department employee died when a tree fell on him at his home in Balpora area of Shopian district on Tuesday.

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.

Almond trees damaged by porcupines in Pulwama village

Over the past few weeks, the southern Kashmir's Rahmoo village in Pulwama district has seen increased presence of rodents like porcupines.

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Fire breaks out in residential houses in Kulgam’s DH Pora

A fire broke out in Damhal Hanji Pora area of southern Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday evening, engulfing residential houses, officials said.
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