Srinagar, July 17 -- For decades, agriculture in Kashmir was largely perceived through the narrow lens of traditional practices, paddy fields, conventional orchards, and labour-intensive farming methods. While agriculture remained the backbone of the region's rural economy, innovation and modernisation progressed slowly. Today, however, a quiet yet profound transformation is reshaping Kashmir's farmlands. Driven by sustainability, scientific intervention, and a changing mindset, the Valley is steadily emerging as a hub of agriculture.

Agriculture has always been central to Kashmir's economy and cultural identity. Approximately 70% of the population is either directly or indirectly dependent upon the agriculture sector. Paddy, corn, saffr...