Kashmir Has the Fruit. Now It Needs the Value Chain

Kashmir has never had to prove that it can grow valuable fruit. Its orchards already produce apples, walnuts, almonds, cherries, saffron, pears and a growing range of horticultural crops that … Read More

Walnut Farming in Kashmir Offers Strong Returns, but Labour Costs Remain a Major Challenge

Walnut cultivation has long been an important part of Kashmir’s agricultural economy, offering growers the possibility of strong financial returns. But behind those returns is a challenge that many farmers … Read More

Above-Normal Temperatures Spark Early Bloom in Kashmir, Raising Agricultural Concerns

Kashmir is feeling the warmth a little earlier than usual this year. Daytime temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday stayed significantly above seasonal averages, with some areas recording deviations … Read More