Agri Deptt introduces mobile sale of vegetables

SRINAGAR, JUNE 02: As a Part of initiatives to reach out to the common citizens of the valley, the Agriculture Department Kashmir has procured many Mobile Refrigerated Vans which are being extensively used under present environment for carrying of fresh vegetables from the field to market and ...

Navin seeks pre-emptive measures to contain possible Locust attack

Asks Agriculture, allied departments to maintain high alert

JAMMU MAY 28: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin K. Choudhary, today asked Agriculture and allied departments to maintain high alert and take pre-emptive measures to foil any possi...

Navin reviews Annual Action Plan under National Food Security Mission 2020-21

Emphasises on enhancement of Farm production

JAMMU, MAY 27: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today emphasised on growth of farm economy by enhancement of agriculture production.

He was chairing a meeting t...

Director Agriculture Jammu reviews arrangements for smooth supply of Fertilizers during Kharif 2020-21

JAMMU, MAY 26: In backdrop of COVID 19 pandemic, a review meeting was held today at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu in order to discuss various issues related to smooth supply of fertilizer during the Kharif 2020-21 in both divisions of...

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JK Govt brings in far reaching measures to lessen economic impact on Agriculture, allied sectors

Elimination of brokers, procurement & e-marketing of Farm produce among string of measures rolled out

JAMMU, MAY 22: The Jammu and Kashmir government is bringing in far reaching measures to minimize the economic...

Timely seed distribution and prompt extension service sustains Agriculture activity in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, May 16: With about 70% population directly or indirectly involved with Agriculture and rural population primarily dependent on this activity, the Agriculture Production department has been taking steps to reach out to the farmers in Kash...

Navin Choudhary honours Basmati Growers with Certificate of Quality

Holds interaction with progressive farmers

Jammu Basmati Certified as Safe for Pesticides Residual Limits

JAMMU, MAY 14: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary, today awarded the Basmati Growers with Certificate of Qualit...

Amid Covid -19 Agricultural Department facilitates farmers in J&K

MSP for Wheat fixed at Rs. 1925, 24 Procurement Centres functioning in Jammu Div

JAMMU, MAY 13: The current situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sphere of human activity across many countries in the world. From agriculture to manufacturing, fro...

Navin chairs review meeting of SLPSC on RKVY-RAFTAR

Calls for promoting FPOs, local specialty crops

JAMMU, MAY 13: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired a State Level Project Screening Committee (SLPSC) meeting on Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY-RAFTAR), here at Krishi Bhawan. ...

Navin Choudhary chairs meeting on procurement of cocoons

Govt. to procure cocoons from growers across J&K

JAMMU, MAY 12: In order to facilitate and avoid distress among Cocoon growers of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to prevailing situation of Covid-19 Pandemic, the JK Industries shall be procuring 60,000 Kg of Cocoon fr...

Joint Director Agriculture Extension conducts Field Visit of Bhalwal Block

Inspects Progress of various farmers welfare programmes

JAMMU, MAY 07: Joint Director Agriculture Extension, Jammu, Bal Krishan Chandan today conducted an extensive visit of Bhalwal Block to assess the progress of various Farmers' Welfare programmes including ...

Navin Choudhary conducts day long extensive tour of District Udhampur

Lays foundation stone for Kissan Mandi at Narsoo

UDHAMPUR, MAY 06:- To take stock of various developmental works and other projects being executed in concerned sectors in the Udhampur District, the Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal & Sheep Husb...

JK Govt proposes to set up Mega Agro Processing zones

Navin discusses modalities; reviews status of Food Parks

JAMMU, MAY 05: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired a meeting to discuss setting up of 2 Mega Agro Processing zones and review the status of Food Parks at Kashmir and Ja...

Kashmir Saffron gets GI tag

Geographical Indication boosts export and helps farmers to get best price for their produce

SRINAGAR, MAY 03: Department of Agriculture Kashmir has been granted Certificate of Registration by Registrar of Geographical Indication, Chennai, Government of India in respect of Kashmir Saffron. The Registered Pr...

Navin Choudhary dedicates Refrigerated Vans to Farmers of Jammu Div

Reviews functioning of Agriculture, allied departments

Stresses on plantation of high-quality fruit plants

JAMMU, APRIL 30: To facilitate the farmers of Jammu Division, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today hande...

Navin Choudhary dedicates Refrigerated Vans to Farmers of Jammu Div

Reviews functioning of Agriculture, allied departments

Stresses on plantation of high-quality fruit plants

JAMMU, APRIL 30: To facilitate the farmers of Jammu Division, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today hande...

Dir Agri Kmr convenes review meeting with Chief Agriculture Officers through video conference

SRINAGAR, APRIL 30 Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, today held a review meeting with all Chief Agriculture Officers through video conference. A detailed review regarding progress of central sponsored schemes, Capex (Physical an...

Brinjal, Chilly seedlings distributed at Kitchen Garden, Lalmandi

Aim to promote Kitchen Garden activities in both rural and urban areas: Altaf Aijaz Andrabi

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: Continuing its effort to reach out to General Public and distribute vegetable seedlings of Brinjal, and Chillies under the campaign “AAYEIN SABZI UGAYEIN”. D...

Director Agriculture Jammu visits Shamachak, Batehra, Mayal-Brahmna

Kick starts harvesting of Wheat Crop at S M Farm Chinore

JAMMU, APRIL 21: Director Agriculture, Jammu Inder Jeet today kick started the mechanized harvesting of wheat crop at Seed Multiplication Farm, Chinore.

He directed the farm management officers and work...

Director Agri visits Multiplication Farm Padgampora

Distributes masks, gloves and other safety gear among labours, employees

SINAGAR, APRIL 21: Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, today visited Seed Multiplication Farm, Padgampora to inspect ongoing Agriculture operations, there.

Joint Director Agriculture, I...

Director Agriculture Jammu reviews arrangements for wheat procurement

JAMMU, APRIL 18: In view of the approaching harvesting season and prevailing COVID-19 scenario, Director Agriculture, Jammu, Inder Jeet, today convened a meeting at Krishi Bhawan to review arrangements for procurement of wheat produce of Rabi 2019-20.

The modalitie...

Union Agri Minister launched Kissan Rath App

5 lakh trucks, 20,000 tractors available to transport agriculture produce: Navin Choudhary

JAMMU, APRIL 17: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today launched “KISSAN RATH APP" to facilitate on-board logistical service providers to extend transportation facilities for movement ...

Agriculture Deptt distributes High-yielding seeds among farmers

KULGAM, APRIL 16: Agriculture department, Kulgam distributed high yielding varieties of crop seeds among farmers of Kulgam to boost crop production.

Sharing the details SDAO, Dawood Ahamd said that as many as 605.6 quintals of paddy, 60 quintals of potato's, pluses, and ...

Distribution of vegetable saplings kicks start at Lalmandi

Department reaching out to the growers to enjoy healthy supply of vegetables: Dir Agri

SRINAGAR, APRIL 15: To promote cultivation of vegetables by people in their kitchen gardens for improved food security and physical activity, the department of Agriculture today kick starte...

Agriculture Department launches 24x7 Helpline

Designates Officers to provide requisite guidance to the farming community round the clock

SRINAGAR, APRIL 12: Department of Agriculture, Kashmir, today launched a 24x7 Helpline and senior officers of the Department have been designated to provide guidance, to the farmers, pertaining to ...

Agriculture Department launches 24x7 Helpline

Designated Officers to provide requisite guidance to the farming community round the clock

SRINAGAR, APRIL 07: Department of Agriculture Kashmir today launched 24x7 Helpline and senior officers of the Department have been designated to provide guidance pertaining to the agricultural activ...

Strictly adhere guidelines laid down for containment, management of COVID-19 while carrying out agricultural operations: Dir Agri

SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: Keeping in view the importance of the timely availability of critical farm inputs and restoration of agriculture activity in the valley for ensuing Kharief season, department of Agriculture, K...

Harvesting of Coloured Capsicum begins at Krishi Bhawan Jammu

JAMMU, MARCH 11: Director Agriculture Jammu, Inder Jeet today kick-started the first picking of Coloured Capsicum grown under protected cultivation here at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo.

The Coloured Capsicum and other vegetable crops are being grown here under Naturally Ven...