The state of Jammu and Kashmir is a hill state having varied topography, cultural, social and economic status. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. Over 70% of its population of more than one crores depend on Agriculture and allied sectors. These sectors contribute around 27% of State Income. The diversity in physiographic features, agro-climatic variation at macro and micro level, existence of Cold-Arid, Temperate, Intermediate and Sub-Tropical Zones within a small geographical area of 2.22 lakh sq.kms speaks volume about the vast agricultural potential in the...