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Porcupine Threat To Saffron in Pampore, Govt Plans Action - Kashmir Observer

Srinagar- A growing porcupine menace is damaging saffron fields in Pampore, raising concern among farmers in Kashmir's famed saffron belt, even as the government acknowledged the scale of the problem and outlined steps to address it. The issue came up in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi moved a calling attention notice, flagging damage to the high-value crop in the south Kashmir town. Responding in the House, Forest Minister Javed Ahmad Rana said fie ...Read More >