Business
Pampore's saffron fields report strongest yield in six years
Growers across the district say cooler autumn nights and a wetter August produced the best crop since 2020.
Trade, agriculture, tourism, and small-industry reporting from every district — saffron yields, handicraft exports, orchard cooperatives, and the economics that shape daily life in the Valley.
Growers across the district say cooler autumn nights and a wetter August produced the best crop since 2020.
A delegation of papier-mâché and pashmina exporters met trade officials this week to pitch a dedicated air-cargo lane.
Pooling resources let 40 orchard families afford storage capacity none could build alone — and hold out for better prices.