Agriculture: Sustainable Farming, Horticulture and Commercial Plantations

Agriculture in Kashmir

Agriculture is the foundation of food security, rural development, environmental conservation, and economic growth. Modern agriculture combines traditional farming knowledge with scientific research, sustainable cultivation practices, improved planting materials, and innovative agricultural technologies to increase productivity and support farmers.

At JKMPIC – Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre, our focus includes plant propagation, medicinal plant cultivation, fruit tree production, agroforestry, and the introduction of valuable plant species for cultivation in Kashmir. We promote the importance of quality seedlings, locally adapted planting materials, responsible land management, and long-term plantation development.

Farmers, orchardists, nurseries, agricultural entrepreneurs, and landowners can explore opportunities in apple cultivation, walnut and pecan plantations, medicinal herbs, aromatic plants, organic fertilizers, and other commercially valuable crops. Selecting suitable plant species according to local climate, soil conditions, water availability, and market demand can help establish productive and sustainable agricultural ventures.

Horticulture and agroforestry also offer opportunities to diversify farm income while supporting soil conservation, biodiversity, and the responsible use of agricultural land. Scientific plant propagation, seed collection, nursery management, and the preservation of useful plant varieties are important components of agricultural development.

Our goal is to encourage agricultural innovation, expand awareness of economically valuable plants, and support the wider cultivation of suitable fruit trees, medicinal herbs, and other useful species throughout Jammu and Kashmir.

Explore agricultural resources, plantation ideas, cultivation information, and planting material opportunities through JKMPIC. Whether you are planning a small garden, establishing a commercial orchard, or exploring medicinal plant farming, informed decisions and quality planting material are essential steps towards long-term agricultural success.

For more details: WhatsApp : 9858986794, e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com

Centre for High Altitude Biology-CeHAB-Kashmir

Medicinal trees

The medicinal plant garden created, grown and nurtured by JKMPIC around its unit complex contains Kashmir’s largest privately owned collection of medicinal plants,spanning over 300 varieties, including rare and endemic medicinal plants.

The garden is a treasure teove of herbal remedies that have been used for thousands of years by our ancestors for healing,health and beauty.

All plants in the garden are carefully conserved for future generations.further, a tissue culture lab. Established within the medicinal plant garden propagates and distributes rare medicinal plants as a further conservation effort. The plant research centre also nestled within the garden carries out advanced plant research into the medicinal plants in the garden, researching and validating their traditional uses.

Centre for HighAltitude Biology-CeHAB-Kashmir

POB 667 GPO Srinagar SGR J&K 190001

Ph: 09858986794/ 09419966983
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com

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Ginkgo biloba in india

Ginkgo seedling at JKMPIC-Kashmir

Gingko biloba - Although not a cycad, Ginkgos also have an ancient lineage dating back to the Jurassic era, and make superb companion plants for cycads.  In prehistoric times it grew world-wide but today its natural range is limited to only two small areas in China.  

Once thought to be extinct they were found growing in monasteries in China where they had been carefully preserved over the centuries.  The leaves, taken as a tea, help to improve the memory.  A medium-sized tree with unique, fan-shaped, lime green leaves that turn pure gold in fall.

Two-year old organic per saplings, US$25/INR 1250/- (Open-polinated and organic)
Calibar : 2
Min. order: 25 saplings
Delivery : By AIR
Tax/Courier/Fright charges : Nill
Payment: Cash Deposit/DD/WUM only to:
Seed/Ginkgo tea leaves are also available
Plants are available in Polybag/without polybag

Ginkgo biloba seed/plant/leaves are available at:
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
PO Box 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
(Via New Delhi-India)
e.mail: jkmpic@gmail.com, jkmpic@yahoo.in
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com

Planting material available : Olive,Kiwi, Picanut,Hazelnut, and herbal seeds. 
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