By Mudassir Kuloo
More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.
More than 338,000 hectares of land is under fruit cultivation in the valley. Of which 162,000 hectares are under apple cultivation. Rainfall in March and April months is crucial for bountiful crops. But deficient rains this year have left farmers facing losses.
By Mudassir Kuloo
According to weather experts, over the years, Kashmir valley has been witnessing erratic weather patterns, with less precipitation during winters. This could impact agriculture, horticulture, and generation of hydro-electricity.
According to weather experts, over the years, Kashmir valley has been witnessing erratic weather patterns, with less precipitation during winters. This could impact agriculture, horticulture, and generation of hydro-electricity.
By Deepak Khajuria
About 5-6 villages, nestled about 150 km away from Jammu amid the mountains in Udhampur district, have been growing apples for 4-5 decades. But, they have been using the produce only for local consumption. That is now changing
About 5-6 villages, nestled about 150 km away from Jammu amid the mountains in Udhampur district, have been growing apples for 4-5 decades. But, they have been using the produce only for local consumption. That is now changing
By Mudassir Kuloo
Residents of Keran in the LoC [Line of Control] in J&K welcome the government’s move to promote tourism in the area.
Residents of Keran in the LoC [Line of Control] in J&K welcome the government’s move to promote tourism in the area.
By Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
The primary school in Sheikhpora Kreeri was one of the pilot schools in the Kashmir valley where the learning management system was introduced during COVID-19. It is an online integrated software used for creating, delivering, tracking, and reporting educational courses and outcomes.
The primary school in Sheikhpora Kreeri was one of the pilot schools in the Kashmir valley where the learning management system was introduced during COVID-19. It is an online integrated software used for creating, delivering, tracking, and reporting educational courses and outcomes.
By Gaon Connection
Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.
Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.
By Fahim Mattoo
Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.
Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.
By Gaon Connection
People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.
People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.
By Tauseef Ahmad
People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.
People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.
By Gaon Connection
To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.
To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.