December 13, 2025
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Kashmir Agriculture

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Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai Gets 2-year Extension as Vice Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Shalimar

NOK Desk23 mins

Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai has received a two-year extension as the Vice Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar. The announcement was made by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, who also serves as the Chancellor of SKUAST-K. An official order (No: LGS/19/SC/JU/2021/5595-5602), dated 13 December 2024,…

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Director Agriculture Flags off Farmers, Beekeepers Group For Training Programme outside UT

NOK Desk02 mins

Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen, on Monday flagged off a five-day outside UT training program on “Advanced Scientific Beekeeping” from the Apiculture Development Scheme, Directorate of Agriculture Krishi Bhawan Jammu. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of farmers, beekeepers, and entrepreneurs, held from December 9th to 13th, 2024, at Punjab Agricultural…

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J&K Government

J&K Government Rescinds Agriculture Department orders issued Since Nov 16

NOK Desk03 mins

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,…

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Syedah Shazia Latif, LLM Graduate and PhD Scholar, Brings Australia’s Emus to Kashmir and Revolutionises Farming!

NOK Desk05 mins

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…

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J&K HADP bags prestigious Skoch Gold award for excellence

J&K Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) Bags Prestigious Skoch Gold Award for Excellence

NOK Desk12 mins

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…

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IBPR, SKUAST-K, and GCW

SKUAST-K and GCW Srinagar Conduct Entrepreneurship Programs to Inspire Next-Gen Entrepreneurs

NOK Desk52 mins

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…

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Two-Day Training Programme on Risk Mitigation and Technology Management Begins at DARS Rangreth under the auspices of SKUAST-Kashmir

NOK Desk22 mins

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…

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CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Focus on Agriculture Varsities to Tackle Climate Change

NOK Desk65 mins

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…

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SKUAST-K Hosts Awareness Program on Pesticide Use and Farmers’ Concerns on Electricity Tariffs in Pulwama

NOK Desk02 mins

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…

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Kisan mela

Kisan Mela To Be Held at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian on 21 November, 2024

NOK Desk32 mins

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…

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