Srinagar, Mar 07, March 8 -- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has taken note of the article published in Ziraat Times on March 5, 2026, titled "Orchardists in Kashmir flag counterfeit pesticides as fruit season begins." While the concerns of farmers are important, the department has strongly reputed the claim that the distribution of substandard pesticides remains unchecked in the markets. The department remains fully committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers and orchardists, and the report appears to present a generalized view that does not fully reflect the regulatory framework and enforcement mechanisms already in place.The department operates strictly under the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the ru...