Kashmir Unheard

08/12/2024

South Kashmir’s Saraf Ali Revives Sufi Heritage Through Music and Rabab.

06/12/2024

Railway Expansion in Kashmir: Promise of Connectivity or Threat to Livelihoods?The Expansion Threatens Fertile Farmland and Livelihoods of Hundreds - Watch this Video

06/12/2024

A newly identified pest, the spider mite, has caused alarm among apple growers in the apple-rich villages of Babapora and Awneera in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. These villages, known for producing premium-quality apples, are now facing significant losses due to the pest outbreak.

The spider mites infest leaves, creating protective silk webs and damaging plants by extracting essential nutrients. Farmers report that the pest can devastate orchards within a week, leaving large swathes of apple farms affected. Orchardists in Awneera expressed their distress, noting that this pest has never been reported in the area before. “We are clueless about its origin,” said a local farmer.

This outbreak follows the emergence of other novel diseases like leaf miner infestations, which first appeared in the region a few years ago. Experts suggest that these issues may stem from imported rootstock and plant material from Italy and other countries, which often bypass proper quarantine procedures.

Farmers are urging authorities and agricultural experts to investigate the pest’s origin and provide immediate solutions to save the region’s apple orchards from further damage. The recurring introduction of pests threatens the livelihood of cultivators and the future of Kashmir’s apple industry.

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05/12/2024

The iconic saffron fields of Kashmir are facing an existential crisis as climate change and inadequate irrigation systems jeopardize the livelihoods of over 35,000 farming families. Over the past decade, saffron production has plummeted by 67.5%, according to official data, leaving the region’s saffron industry in a precarious state. Despite the National Saffron Mission 2010 allocating resources for 128 borewells, only 78 remain operational, with farmers criticizing the initiative as ineffective. Once celebrated for yielding up to 10-11 tons of premium saffron annually, Kashmir’s saffron industry is now at a crossroads, with farmers voicing fears over declining yields and an uncertain future.



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04/12/2024

Understanding Cerebral Palsy and the Role of Physiotherapy in Treatment. Watch this Video

03/12/2024

For years, Kashmir Unheard has focused on stories that deeply impact Kashmir's diverse communities, amplifying voices that often go unheard. From tackling environmental degradation to spotlighting the resilience of local populations, our mission has been to tell stories that matter.

Watch our space to understand Kashmir from the perspectives and lived experiences of its people.

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03/12/2024

Students in Rajouri’s LoC Villages Forced to Study Under Open Sky Due to Lack of School Infrastructure - Watch this Video

02/12/2024

Hatiwara Letpora Faces Hazardous Land Sinking Threats Due to Lack of Retaining Wall - Watch this video

30/11/2024

Kashmir’s Dal Lake Faces Environmental Crisis, Threatening Local Livelihoods and Ecosystem - Watch this video

29/11/2024

Struggling for Survival: Declining Water Chestnut Farming in Wular Lake Villages. Watch and share

29/11/2024

Spider Mite Invasion Threatens Apple Orchards in South Kashmir's Shopian District | Farmers Worried.

25/11/2024

Struggling for Survival: Declining Water Chestnut Farming in Wular Lake Villages. Watch and shre

24/11/2024

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22/11/2024

Spider Mite Invasion Threatens Apple Orchards in South Kashmir's Shopian District | Farmers Worried.

10/11/2024

Climate Change, Rising Labor Costs, and Declining Workforce Threaten Kashmir's Agricultural Backbone - We Speak to Farmers | Watch and Share

09/11/2024

Kashmir’s Dal Lake Faces Environmental Crisis, Threatening Local Livelihoods and Ecosystem - Watch this video

05/11/2024

Breaking Boundaries: Fareeda from Budgam's Khag Tehsil Thrives in Fish Farming, Inspiring a New Role for Women in Business