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 गाँव कनेक्शन
भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएआर) ने 'कृषि शिक्षा दिवस' पर कृषि विश्वविद्यालय की रैंकिंग जारी की है। जानिए किस नंबर पर कौन से विश्वविद्यालय को जगह मिली है और टॉप 20 विश्वविद्यालय कौन से हैं।
भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएआर) ने 'कृषि शिक्षा दिवस' पर कृषि विश्वविद्यालय की रैंकिंग जारी की है। जानिए किस नंबर पर कौन से विश्वविद्यालय को जगह मिली है और टॉप 20 विश्वविद्यालय कौन से हैं।
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.
By दिति बाजपेई
Educated youth with postgraduate degrees in Kashmir are finding horticulture, bee-keeping and spice cultivation profitable ventures that not only earns them a livelihood but also generates employment to others.
Educated youth with postgraduate degrees in Kashmir are finding horticulture, bee-keeping and spice cultivation profitable ventures that not only earns them a livelihood but also generates employment to others.
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.
By Farzana Nisar
Women in rural Kashmir gather the leaves and twigs that are shed from the trees during autumn, and turn them into pun tseni (charcoal) for kangri that not just keeps them warm during the winters, but also earns them some money.
Women in rural Kashmir gather the leaves and twigs that are shed from the trees during autumn, and turn them into pun tseni (charcoal) for kangri that not just keeps them warm during the winters, but also earns them some money.
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 Gaon Connection
In his courtyard in Srinagar, Ashiq Hussain grows spinach, collard greens, coriander, mint, and other vegetables, most of which are ready for harvest in 45 days. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, is picking up in the Valley.
In his courtyard in Srinagar, Ashiq Hussain grows spinach, collard greens, coriander, mint, and other vegetables, most of which are ready for harvest in 45 days. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, is picking up in the Valley.
By Mudassir Kuloo
In his courtyard in Srinagar, Ashiq Hussain grows spinach, collard greens, coriander, mint, and other vegetables, most of which are ready for harvest in 45 days. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, is picking up in the Valley.
In his courtyard in Srinagar, Ashiq Hussain grows spinach, collard greens, coriander, mint, and other vegetables, most of which are ready for harvest in 45 days. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, is picking up in the Valley.
By Mudassir Kuloo
Rabies is a 100% preventable though not curable disease. Qazi Mudasir, a veterinary doctor at the Central Veterinary Hospital Srinagar, recently received an international award for rabies-control. He is the only Asian to have received this award this year.
Rabies is a 100% preventable though not curable disease. Qazi Mudasir, a veterinary doctor at the Central Veterinary Hospital Srinagar, recently received an international award for rabies-control. He is the only Asian to have received this award this year.