Kashmir farmers say paddy yield down by 40% this year

Srinagar: Farmers across Kashmir have reported massive losses in paddy production this year, with yields dropping by nearly 40-50 per cent. They blame the...

Apple growers face more difficulties for cold storage shortage, overall market disruption

Small & medium growers blame inadequate cold storage capacity, logistical issues for sell-offs at throwaway prices, seek govt intervention Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: Kashmir’s apple industry -...

‘Giran’ apples rot in orchards due to highway closures, say growers

By: Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: In Kashmir’s apple heartland, orchards are strewn with fallen fruit this year, but instead of offering relief to struggling farmers, the...

BJP leader demands immediate compensation for fruit growers

Srinagar: BJP leader from J&K, Er. Aijaz Hussain, on Sunday expressed concern over the huge losses suffered by Kashmir’s fruit industry this season, urging...

Sheep Husbandry Dept reviews  progress of schemes; Director asks officers to clear long-pending financial issues

Ziraat Times News Desk SRINAGAR: To assess the physical and financial progress under various key schemes and programmes, including UT Capex, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme...

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