horticulture

Srinagar, February 19 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday claimed that the interim Indo-US trade deal has shattered the dreams of farmers and orchard owners in the country, particularly in his state and in Jammu and Kashmir."This trade deal will have significant...

New Delhi, February 19 India and New Zealand discussed ways to increase collaboration in the horticulture sector, including the import of kiwi rootstock into the Indian market, on Thursday.According to an official statement, India and New Zealand held the first meeting of the Joint Working...

A two-day Human Resource Development programme on Integrated Pest Management was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Centre of Excellence, Zawoora, Srinagar.February 19, Srinagar: A two-day Human Resource Development programme on Integrated Pest Management began on Wednesday at the Centre of...

Chandigarh, February 18 To improve horticulture crops and help farmers earn more, Punjab will adopt the horticulture model of Maharashtra, which focuses on scientific crop planning, quality control, and marketing networks, Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat said on Wednesday.The minister...

Chandigarh, February 18 – Punjab Minister of Horticulture, Mohinder Bhagat, announced on Wednesday that Punjab is set to experience a major positive transformation in the horticulture sector, with an investment of approximately Rs 1,300 crore. This will help increase farmers' income and create...

JAMMU, February 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed grants for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, Cooperatives, and Elections Departments through a voice vote after a day-long discussion.Responding to the discussion...

Jammu, February 17 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday passed grants amounting to more than Rs 9,680.03 crore for the agriculture, rural development, cooperatives, election, animal and sheep husbandry, horticulture, and fisheries departments in the Union Territory.The House passed grants...

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, on Tuesday appealed to the country to stand together to fight for peace and dignity of the people of his state.Abdullah was speaking at the concluding ceremony of Vision-2031, an international seminar on...

Jammu, February 17 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday urged for convening a meeting of all parties to discuss the impact of free trade agreements with foreign countries on Jammu and Kashmir's horticulture sector, particularly the apple industry.He said a...

Jammu, February 17 Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady increase in GST collections, with total revenue amounting to Rs 24,080.79 crore over the past three financial years, reflecting improved compliance and a widening tax base, the UT government said on Tuesday.Responding to a written question...

A 25-ton air-conditioned refrigerated truck was handed over to a beneficiary in Kulgam under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme.February 16, Srinagar: The Area Marketing Office of the Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing handed over a 25-ton air-conditioned...

Jammu, February 11 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday dismissed the "misinformation" being circulated about the recent Indo-US trade deal, asserting that the central government remains firmly committed to safeguarding farmers' interests.He highlighted that the 'Agriculture...

Jammu, February 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his government's commitment to fulfilling promises, stating that the 2026-27 Budget lays a strong foundation for economic growth, social welfare, and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to the Budget debate in the...

Feb 11, Srinagar: CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, through its field station at Bonera in Pulwama, organized a one-day workshop on integrating lavender and apiculture in horticultural production systems.Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, attended the workshop and...

Srinagar, February 11 Fruit growers and dealers in Kashmir are concerned about the adverse effects of the India-US trade deal on the local economy, but there are voices within the community who claim the agreement will stabilize prices and improve the quality of local produce.Javaid Ahmad...

Jammu, February 10 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised serious concerns on Tuesday regarding the India-US interim trade deal, stating that it could negatively affect the Union territory's dry fruit and horticulture economy.The chief minister also defended his government's...