News Topic:J&K Department of Horticulture
Kashmir
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.
Kashmir
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.
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News & Interviews
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.
Kashmir
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.
Business & Economy
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.
Jammu
JKSSB to withdraw 211 Class-IV posts of Horticulture Technician
The authorities have asked the JKSSB to withdraw 211 posts of Class-IV of Horticulture Technicians in Jammu.
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Business & Economy
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...
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News & Interviews
Grower acquires first ever Apple Grading Machine in Pulwama
PULWAMA — A fruit grower in south Kashmir's Pulwama district has acquired an Apple Grading Machine on Wednesday, which is the first ever in...
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