J&K flags off third consignment of agri products to Saudi Arabia

Export of vegetables and other agricultural goods to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other gulf markets has opened a global window for Kashmir-specific agri-produce

Jammu and Kashmir have sent another consignment of Vegetables to Saudi Arabia. This is the third consignment under ‘New Product New Strategy’, the consignment was flagged off by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal.

The Department of Agriculture Kashmir is working on a long-term ambitious plan to strengthen the export promotion policy of J&K. This aims to increase the participation of farmers of Jammu and Kashmir in the global agriculture trade. The proper marketing of Kashmir-specific vegetables, spices and other agricultural products at the international level is one of the top priorities and different strategies have been devised in this direction by the department.

Export of vegetables and other agricultural goods to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other gulf markets has opened a global window for Kashmir-specific agri-produce.