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…
“Scientist-Stakeholders Meet” was jointly organized by Kashvet Innovations Private Limited (SKUAST-K Start-Up) and Mountain Research Center for Sheep and Goat, Shuhama, at Faculty of Agriculture Wadura,where Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai was present as the Chief Guest, Director Research, SKUAST-K, Prof Haroon Naik as the Guest of honour and Director Sheep Husbandry Department,…
The Faculty of Agriculture at SKUAST-Kashmir held a vibrant Graduation cum Fresher’s Day celebration on Friday, November 15, 2024, bringing together students, faculty and esteemed guests in a heartwarming celebration of academic achievement and cultural diversity. The event was a lively occasion that marked a significant milestone for the graduating class while welcoming the incoming…
The prices of Kashmiri apples have fallen and people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch are buying them at low rates. Local residents gave credit to Mughal Road which reduces transportation time and urged the government to keep this road open for 12 months. Mughal Road proves to be an effective link between Poonch and Kashmir…
Introduction to Saffron: The World’s Costliest Spice Saffron, often called “red gold,” is renowned for its vibrant colour, rich aroma, and flavourful essence. Derived from the flower Crocus sativus, known as the saffron crocus, this spice holds a unique position in culinary and cultural histories. The saffron crocus blooms with deep crimson stigmas, which are…
The Essence of Kashmir’s Saffron Heritage In South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the historic town of Pampore is celebrated as the “Saffron Town” of India. Known for producing one of the world’s finest varieties of saffron, Pampore has been home to this heritage crop for centuries. The vibrant purple flowers and the precious red threads harvested…
The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited saffron areas of Pampore to take stock of the crop scenario. During the visit, the Director inspected flower picking in different fields and took feedback from the concerned saffron growers.While having discussion with the farmers, he underlined the efforts by the department for strengthening saffron cultivation….
In a significant development for the agricultural landscape of North Kashmir, Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, a 27-year-old farmer from Heevan Narvaw in Baramulla district, has successfully grown saffron in his native area for the first time. This remarkable achievement not only marks a new chapter in his farming journey but also holds promise for the region’s…
Dr. Mohd Salim Reshi, Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, delivered an invited talk at the esteemed international conference, “Agritech Intelligence and Beyond: Cutting Edge Innovations in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AI-CIAS).” Organised by SKUAST-K, the event took place from 15th to 17th October 2024 at the Faculty of…