Srinagar, Nov 4, Nov. 5 -- An age-old farming tradition in Kashmir's remote Gurez Valley is gradually disappearing, raising concerns over the loss of indigenous potato varieties and generations of agricultural knowledge that have sustained mountain communities through harsh Himalayan winters. The traditional underground storage structures, locally known as khraw, have for generations helped farming families preserve potatoes, turnips and cabbages for consumption during winter, when heavy snowfall cuts off the valley from the rest of Kashmir.However, improved road connectivity, changing lifestyles, migration and growing dependence on market-bought produce have steadily reduced the practice, particularly among younger generations.A report p...