Kashmir has never had to prove that it can grow valuable fruit. Its orchards already produce apples, walnuts, almonds, cherries, saffron, pears and a growing range of horticultural crops that support millions of livelihoods. The bigger question now is what happens after that fruit is grown. On September 21, 2026, growers, buyers and other stakeholders […]
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Walnut cultivation has long been an important part of Kashmir’s agricultural economy, offering growers the possibility of strong financial returns. But behind those returns is a challenge that many farmers know well: producing walnuts requires significant labour, particularly during harvesting and orchard management. A study based on 240 walnut growers across four districts of South […]
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Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan has suggested that Jammu and Kashmir could strengthen its efforts to attract industrial investment by offering targeted incentives, competitive power rates and stronger transportation connectivity. Kailashnathan made the remarks during an interaction with a delegation of journalists from Kashmir at Lok Nivas in Puducherry on Wednesday. The delegation is visiting […]
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Malaysian manufacturers are heading into Budget 2027 with a clear message to the government: make it easier and more affordable for businesses to grow, invest in technology and compete in an increasingly challenging global market. The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has submitted a wide-ranging list of proposals, with lower taxes for small and medium […]
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Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is continuing to feel the pressure of the ongoing West Asia war, with businesses facing higher costs, supply shortages and growing uncertainty over how long the disruption will last. New survey findings presented by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) show just how widespread the impact has become. A striking 96 per […]
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