Vineyards take root in Central Kashmir as apple farmers switch to grape cultivation
Vineyards take root in Central Kashmir as apple farmers switch to grape cultivation

By Mudassir Kuloo

While parts of Ganderbal district in Kashmir have been well known for the quality of grapes they grew for centuries, in the past couple of years, a large number of apple farmers have taken up grape cultivation, which is proving to bring in more handsome profits.

While parts of Ganderbal district in Kashmir have been well known for the quality of grapes they grew for centuries, in the past couple of years, a large number of apple farmers have taken up grape cultivation, which is proving to bring in more handsome profits.

In Maharashtra, rains quash grapes mercilessly. You may have to shell out more to buy grapes this season
In Maharashtra, rains quash grapes mercilessly. You may have to shell out more to buy grapes this season

By Arvind Shukla

The early crop of grapes has been severely hit by incessant rains. Several farmers have incurred losses in lakhs

The early crop of grapes has been severely hit by incessant rains. Several farmers have incurred losses in lakhs

अंगूर की नई रोग प्रतिरोधी किस्म एआरआई- 516: कम लागत में देगी बढ़िया उत्पाद
अंगूर की नई रोग प्रतिरोधी किस्म एआरआई- 516: कम लागत में देगी बढ़िया उत्पाद

By Divendra Singh

पुणे के आघारकर अनुसंधान संस्थान द्वारा विकसित अंगूर की नई किस्म एआरआई- 516 से जूस, किशमिश, जैम और रेड वाइन बना सकते हैं।

पुणे के आघारकर अनुसंधान संस्थान द्वारा विकसित अंगूर की नई किस्म एआरआई- 516 से जूस, किशमिश, जैम और रेड वाइन बना सकते हैं।

मध्य कश्मीर घाटी में अब सेब नहीं अंगूर की खेती से मुनाफा कमा रहे हैं किसान
मध्य कश्मीर घाटी में अब सेब नहीं अंगूर की खेती से मुनाफा कमा रहे हैं किसान

By Mudassir Kuloo

कश्मीर में गांदरबल जिले के कुछ हिस्सों में उगाया जाने वाला अंगूर अपनी गुणवत्ता के लिए जाना जाता है, लेकिन पिछले कुछ वर्षों में यहां पर बड़ी संख्या में सेब किसानों ने अंगूर की खेती की खेती की तरफ रुख किया है, जिससे उन्हें अच्छा फायदा भी हो रहा है।

कश्मीर में गांदरबल जिले के कुछ हिस्सों में उगाया जाने वाला अंगूर अपनी गुणवत्ता के लिए जाना जाता है, लेकिन पिछले कुछ वर्षों में यहां पर बड़ी संख्या में सेब किसानों ने अंगूर की खेती की खेती की तरफ रुख किया है, जिससे उन्हें अच्छा फायदा भी हो रहा है।

October rain leaves Maharashtra farmers in tears
October rain leaves Maharashtra farmers in tears

By Swati Subhedar

According to the preliminary estimates, crop standing on over 54 lakh hectares, worth Rs 8,000 crore, has been damaged by unseasonal rains

According to the preliminary estimates, crop standing on over 54 lakh hectares, worth Rs 8,000 crore, has been damaged by unseasonal rains

अंगूर के बागों से वाइन इंडस्ट्री पर चढ़ी खुमारी , किसानों की भी बल्ले-बल्ले
अंगूर के बागों से वाइन इंडस्ट्री पर चढ़ी खुमारी , किसानों की भी बल्ले-बल्ले

By Ashwani Nigam

Kashmiri farmers move from paddy fields to apple orchards for higher returns
Kashmiri farmers move from paddy fields to apple orchards for higher returns

By Mudassir Kuloo

According to the horticulture department, J&K, area under horticulture has jumped from 82,486 hectares in 1975 to 330,956 ha in 2021. The cultivation of paddy is on a decline, as farmers and experts say horticulture brings in more profits. But there is a flip side too — farmers have to buy rice from the market.

According to the horticulture department, J&K, area under horticulture has jumped from 82,486 hectares in 1975 to 330,956 ha in 2021. The cultivation of paddy is on a decline, as farmers and experts say horticulture brings in more profits. But there is a flip side too — farmers have to buy rice from the market.

As 2022 draws to a close, check Gaon Connection's most read stories this year
As 2022 draws to a close, check Gaon Connection's most read stories this year

By गाँव कनेक्शन

News reports on COVID-19 vaccine for animals, measures to reduce the incidence of snakebite-related deaths and angry farmers destroying their vineyards were among the ten most read stories on Gaon Connection this year. Wondering what's more on the list? Read on.

News reports on COVID-19 vaccine for animals, measures to reduce the incidence of snakebite-related deaths and angry farmers destroying their vineyards were among the ten most read stories on Gaon Connection this year. Wondering what's more on the list? Read on.

Farmers heave a sigh of relief as record-high prices of garlic spice up their lives
Farmers heave a sigh of relief as record-high prices of garlic spice up their lives

By Arvind Shukla

After onion and tomato, now prices of garlic have skyrocketed. The retail price has touched Rs 250-300 a kilo, while it's selling at Rs 220 per kilo in the wholesale market

After onion and tomato, now prices of garlic have skyrocketed. The retail price has touched Rs 250-300 a kilo, while it's selling at Rs 220 per kilo in the wholesale market

Ground report: "This rain is a poison for our tomato crop"
Ground report: "This rain is a poison for our tomato crop"

By Arvind Shukla

In the past 15-20 days, the price of tomatoes has doubled. The farmers and retailers blame incessant rains and said rates would go up further if it won’t stop raining

In the past 15-20 days, the price of tomatoes has doubled. The farmers and retailers blame incessant rains and said rates would go up further if it won’t stop raining

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