Irfan Amin Malik

Independent journalist based in Jammu and Kashmir

Irfan Amin Malik

Shepherds from pastoral-nomadic communities move up and down the Himalayas round the year in search of fresh grass and optimal weather conditions

Disrupted rhythms: How climate change affects Himalayan pastoralism

Irfan Amin Malik

16 Oct 2026

2 min read

Lavender blooms at Bonera Farm in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. Bees forage among the flowers, collecting nectar for lavender honey. Beekeeping colonies are maintained within the lavender fields to support honey production.

Lavender helps Jammu and Kashmir farmers adapt to a warmer, drier climate

Irfan Amin Malik

29 Jul 2026

5 min read

How Kashmir’s warming winters are driving a new agricultural crisis

How Kashmir’s warming winters are driving a new agricultural crisis

Irfan Amin Malik

10 Jul 2026

4 min read

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