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jammu and kashmir
Commodities Lavender Cultivation Expands as High-Value Agricultural Enterprise in Jammu and Kashmir
Lavender cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir has expanded to around 1,200 hectares, emerging as a profitable alternative to conventional crops. The crop is promoted under the Union government's Aroma Mission and the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, with 14 lavender clusters operationalised. Farmers earn high returns from essential oil and dried flowers, with prices ranging between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 per kilogram.
Commodities Dorper and Texel Genetics to Boost Local Mutton Output in Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir government has imported 900 exotic sheep—450 Dorper and 450 Texel—from Australia under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme to boost local mutton production. The breeds, known for rapid growth and high meat yield, will be used for cross-breeding with local sheep to narrow the region's significant production-consumption gap. The initiative aims to achieve self-reliance in mutton production and benefit local farmers.
Commodities J&K Plans Clean Plant Centre to Boost Horticulture Quality, Says Minister
Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar outlined plans to establish a Clean Plant Centre to improve horticulture planting material quality, while also addressing challenges like lack of crop insurance for apples and saffron, pest infestations from imported material, and shrinking farmland. The interview covered high-density apple cultivation success and climate adaptation efforts.