The Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Department on Wednesday announced the rescission of multiple administrative orders issued by the Director of Agriculture, Kashmir, since November 16, 2024. As per the order, issued under Government Order No. 541-JK (APD) of 2024, was signed by Principal Secretary to the Government, Shailendra Kumar, IAS. According to the order,
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
The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), a flagship initiative of J&K Agriculture Production Department, has been conferred with the Skoch Gold Award for Excellence in recognition of its impactful implementation and transformative outcome in the agricultural sector. The conception of HADP was driven by the visionary leadership of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, while the Principal
In a concerted effort to inspire and empower the next-gen entrepreneurs, the Institute of Business and Policy Research(IBPR), SKUAST-K in collaboration with Government College for Women, M. A Road Srinagar successfully conducted a series of Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs on 28th November 2024. The programs covered a wide array of topics, including Agri tourism opportunities in
A two-day capacity-building programme on “Risk Mitigation & Technological Management Strategies for Enhanced Production under Rainfed Ecologies” commenced at the Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS), Rangreth, under the auspices of SKUAST-Kashmir. Organised as part of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, the event gathered 50 agricultural officers to address challenges in rainfed ecosystems. Experts shared strategies
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.He was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit & Farmers’ Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. Highlighting the exigency of climate change, the Chief Minister
The Division of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Horticulture (FoH), SKUAST-K, Shalimar, conducted a one-day awareness and farmer-scientist interaction programme on the judicious use of pesticides under the HADP-18 project, “Minimization of Pesticide Use in Agriculture.” The event, held at Arihal Pulwama, was organized in collaboration with the Departments of Horticulture and Agriculture to promote advanced
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
FIL Industries Private Limited, a diversified business enterprise, participated in the 16th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) flagship event, “CII AgroTech India – Krishi Bharat,” held from November 15 to 18, 2024, at Vrindavan Grounds, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. This
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today reaffirmed government’s commitment towards strengthening of Horticulture sector and welfare of farmer community across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking as chief guest at the felicitation ceremony of new office bearers of Jammu and Kashmir Processing & Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA), including
