Kashmir Apple Orchards Under Attack: How Tree Cutting Is Threatening the Valley’s Horticulture Economy By: Javid Amin | 14 June 2026 Kashmir’s Apple Economy Faces a New Threat: Orchards Cut Down, Farmers Left Counting Losses For generations, apple orchards have been more than just farmland in Kashmir. They represent family savings, rural employment, and a stable source of income for thousands of households. But a disturbing pattern of orchard destruction has created fresh anxiety among growers across the Valley. In recent months, incidents of unidentified people cutting down apple trees…
Read MoreTag: #FarmersCrisis
Kashmir Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Hailstorms Batter Valley; Orchards Hit Hard in Kulgam & Baramulla
Kashmir Weather Update: Strong Winds & Hailstorms Damage Orchards in Baramulla, Kulgam | Advisory Issued By: Javid Amin | 02 May 2026 Sudden Weather Shift Disrupts Life Across Kashmir A spell of strong winds, hailstorms, and erratic rainfall has disrupted normal life across the Kashmir Valley, particularly in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Kulgam. With wind speeds reaching 40–60 km/h between May 2 and May 5, the sudden weather shift has not only impacted daily life but also triggered serious concerns for the region’s agriculture-dependent economy. Ground Impact: Hailstorms & Winds Ravage…
Read More