Kashmir farmers report improved paddy harvest after years of crop losses

Farmers across Kashmir's major rice-growing districts are reporting a marked improvement in paddy harvest as the season peaks. The uptick comes as a relief after successive years of weather-related crop losses that had strained the agricultural sector.

Districts including Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal are seeing notably better crop output, raising farmer hopes for improved returns this cycle. The improved yields signal potential recovery in the region's agriculture after a difficult period.