LEH, Jan 21: A one-day brainstorming session on ‘winter vegetable cultivation in Ladakh’ was organised by DIHAR-DRDO and Agriculture Department, Leh at DIHAR Campus, Leh.
The objective of the session was to seek feedback on the performance of Ladakh Greenhouse on the farmer’s field, and the scope for improvement.
The brainstorming session was attended by officers from the Agriculture Department, scientists, and researchers from DIHAR, SKUAST, and CAZRI, and progressive farmers from di...
Kargil, Nov14, 2022: As part of the 75 years of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrut Mahatsa) Executive Councilor for Agriculture, LAHDC, Kargil Mohsin Ali today flagged off 42 farmers and accompanying officers from Agriculture Department Kargil to Leh for five days.
Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil K.M.A.Khan, DAO Inputs Ashiq Hussain Basharat, DAO Extn Haji Mohd Iqbal, HQA/SNO Mohd Hussain Khan, DNO Kargil Razia Banoo, SDAOK Mohd Hussain, AA Inputs Mohd Ali Yabgo, AEO Kargil-B Mohd Abas...
Vermicomposting, unlike other composting that relies on bacteria and fungi to break down organic matter, vermicomposting uses worms to compost. The worms can break down the organic matter much faster than the bacteria and fungi alone, which makes vermicomposting a very efficient way to compost. In addition, worms produce castings (worm manure) that are richer in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, which makes them an excellent fertilizer for plants.
Vermicomposting is an eco-friendly...
KARGIL, November 04: In an attempt to inculcate the Scientific temper and field experiences among the progressive farmers, SHG, agri-enterpreneur and FPO in Kargil & Leh district of UT Ladakh, SKUAST-K Shalimar, division of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture organised training programme on Management of High Value Floriculture Crop in UT, Ladakh .
The programme was fully sponsored by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Developement Authority (APEDA).
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Er. Ahmad Ali from Kanoor who left a job offer as Assistant Professor to become a farmer is changing the lives of farmers in Ladakh. Adopting new techniques in Agriculture like drip irrigation, mulching, and hydroponics, Ahmad Ali is infusing hope among farmers to boost farming activities even in areas with scarcity of irrigation water.
Speaking to the Voice of Ladakh correspondent, Er Ahmad Ali emphasized farmers to form clusters and adopt new techniques and embrace the latest technology...
KARGIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2022:
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Executive Councilor for Agriculture, LAHDC, Kargil, Mohsin Ali, today flagged off 40 farmers who constructed Ladakh Green Houses from different zones to Leh district for five-day tour at Dihar (DRDO) Leh.
Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil, Kacho Muhammad Ali Khan, Headquarter Assistant, Muhammad Hussain Khan, SDAO Kargil, AEO Kargil-A, AEO-Sankoo and AEO Taisuru were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion,...
KARGIL SEPTEMBER 24: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir today organized a mega Kisan Mela at Indoor Stadium, Kargil.
The event was inaugurated by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan in presence of EC Agriculture, Mohsin Ali, EC Horticulture, Syed Mehdi Fazili, EC Works, Mubarak Shah Naqvi, ADC, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-In, Additional SP, Iftikhar Ahmad Choudhary, Director Extension SKUAST, Kashmir, Prof. Dil Mohd Maqdoomi, progressive farmers, ...
Leh, Sept 09: The 2nd Buckwheat Flower Festival 2022 commenced from today at Skurbuchan village. The Buckwheat Flower Festival is organised by the UT Ladakh Administration and LAHDC Leh in collaboration with Skitchan Kunfan Deton Tsogspa, Skurbuchan. The two-day festival is marking its significance in the tourism calendar of Ladakh attracting a large number of tourists to the lower belt of Sham region.
The two-day festival was inaugurated by the chief guest Member of Parliament, Ladakh,...
Leh, Sep 07: Secretary Agriculture & Horticulture, Ravinder Kumar facilitated former Chief Agriculture Officer Leh Tsetan Tashi, in his office chamber, Civil Secretariat, Leh, on retiring from active government service after serving for 34 years.
During the facilitation, the Secretary appreciated him for his contribution in the agriculture sector like Ladakh Green House Project for which the UT of Ladakh has been conferred with the Prime Minister’s Excellence Award besides his contributio...
Leh, Aug 10: The first Ladakh AgriTech Mela began with an inaugural function organised by STI HUB Ladakh in collaboration with LAHDC Leh, CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh and NIELIT Leh.
Lt. Governor, Ladakh, RK Mathur attended the inaugural function as the chief guest whereas the guests of honours were Dy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; EC Agriculture, Stanzin Chosphel; EC RDD Tashi Namgyal Yakzee; Principal Secretary Heath, Dr. Pawan Kotwal; Commissioner Secretary Skill Development, Padm...
