By: Sheikh Mohammad Isa Heavy, endless rainfall across Kashmir is causing deep concern for local farmers and orchard owners. The valley’s agricultural heartland—especially its world-famous apple orchards—is facing serious threats from persistent wet weather. Cold temperatures, waterlogged soil, and soaring humidity create the perfect storm for fungal diseases, rotting roots, and ruined harvests. Click Here
Good news for farmers in Kashmir! Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has taken a big step forward in modern farming. On April 8, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai officially opened the new nextGen e-Plant Clinic (also called e-Plant Health Clinic) at the Directorate of Extension on the Shalimar campus in
A meeting of the Committee on Environment, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, was held on Monday to discuss malignant Brain tumours linked with pesticide exposure among the Orchard workers and farmers in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of Environment Committee, MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami and attended by members Dr
In my village, we have nearly 2500 kanals of Karewa land & until 2010, 95% of it was under almond cultivation.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Yes, crop failures were frequent — especially when late March snowfall would often damage the bloom. Diseases/ pests were common, & the trees were seedlings with around 95%
The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has announced a golden opportunity for job aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir. The university has invited online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Registrar and Assistant Comptroller posts. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply through the official website www.skuastkashmir.ac.in by 10th August 2025.
When you think of apples, you probably picture the classic red, green, or yellow varieties that fill supermarket shelves. But have you ever heard of the Black Diamond Apple? This unique fruit is a rare and mysterious gem in the world of apples. With its deep, dark purple skin and crisp, sweet flesh, the Black
In the serene district of Shopian, nestled in the picturesque valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, a young woman has become the beacon of innovation in farming. Syedah Shazia Latif, an LLM graduate and a PhD scholar, is not only excelling academically but also spearheading a farming revolution that combines tradition, modernity, and sustainability. Her story
A Kisan Mela is being organised at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian on Thursday, November 21 from 10:30 AM onwards by the Department of Agriculture and allied departments. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar has invited the public in general and students in particular to participate in the day-long event. Post visit, the
People’s Democratic Party Youth President and MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Parra on Sunday, expressed deep concern on Sunday over the deteriorating state of Pulwama’s horticulture industry, saying that it is being crippled by administrative dysfunction and negligence. Parra called for the immediate intervention of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to address the mounting challenges facing
In a recent video, Dr. Tariq Rasool, a renowned expert in fruit cultivation, delivered an urgent message to the apple orchard owners of Kashmir. As the year comes to an end, apple growers in the region are facing unprecedented challenges due to various diseases affecting their crops. Dr. Rasool’s insights provide valuable guidance on how