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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.

A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates
A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates

By Kuldeep Chhangani

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates
A Date With Israel: Farmers in Jaisalmer experiment with dates

By Gaon Connection

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar desert, a state government initiative led by the horticulture department has farmers cultivating dates. A ground report from Jaisalmer.

No cheer for the cherry farmers in Kashmir
No cheer for the cherry farmers in Kashmir

By Sadaf Shabir

This year the cherry farmers in Jammu & Kashmir, India’s topmost cherry producing province, have suffered heavy losses due to above normal rainfall and hail storms in April and May. Orchard owners claim to have lost more than half of their fruit harvest. A ground report from a ‘cherry village’ near Srinagar.

This year the cherry farmers in Jammu & Kashmir, India’s topmost cherry producing province, have suffered heavy losses due to above normal rainfall and hail storms in April and May. Orchard owners claim to have lost more than half of their fruit harvest. A ground report from a ‘cherry village’ near Srinagar.

No cheer for the cherry farmers in Kashmir
No cheer for the cherry farmers in Kashmir

By Gaon Connection

This year the cherry farmers in Jammu & Kashmir, India’s topmost cherry producing province, have suffered heavy losses due to above normal rainfall and hail storms in April and May. Orchard owners claim to have lost more than half of their fruit harvest. A ground report from a ‘cherry village’ near Srinagar.

This year the cherry farmers in Jammu & Kashmir, India’s topmost cherry producing province, have suffered heavy losses due to above normal rainfall and hail storms in April and May. Orchard owners claim to have lost more than half of their fruit harvest. A ground report from a ‘cherry village’ near Srinagar.

Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red
Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red

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.

Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red
Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red

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.

मशरुम से बिस्किट, चॉकलेट, लड्डू और अचार बनाएंगे युवा, उद्यान विभाग ने सिखाया वैल्यू एडिशन
मशरुम से बिस्किट, चॉकलेट, लड्डू और अचार बनाएंगे युवा, उद्यान विभाग ने सिखाया वैल्यू एडिशन

By गाँव कनेक्शन

मशरुम के तरह के होते हैं। इऩ्हें उगाने के तरीके भी अलग-अलग होते हैं। इसके साथ ही इनसे कई तरह के उत्पाद भी बन सकते हैं। मशरुम को सुखा कर उसके पाउडर से मशरूम सूप, मशरूम आचार, श्रीखण्ड, योगर्ट, विभिन्न सब्जियां, पुलाव और मशरूम बर्गर भी बनाया जा सकता है।

मशरुम के तरह के होते हैं। इऩ्हें उगाने के तरीके भी अलग-अलग होते हैं। इसके साथ ही इनसे कई तरह के उत्पाद भी बन सकते हैं। मशरुम को सुखा कर उसके पाउडर से मशरूम सूप, मशरूम आचार, श्रीखण्ड, योगर्ट, विभिन्न सब्जियां, पुलाव और मशरूम बर्गर भी बनाया जा सकता है।

KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K
KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K

By Mudassir Kuloo

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.

KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K
KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K

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.

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