Agriculture Dept Leh organises Tour and Training Programme for farmers

Leh, March 31: A two-day exposure tour and training programme was organised by the Department of Agriculture, Leh for the farmers of Photoksar and Wanla village under the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme.

District Agriculture Officer, Leh, Tashi Dolma flagged off the exposure tour on the first day of the programme. On the second day of the programme, Agricultural training was imparted to the farmers.

During the programme, the District Agriculture Officer spoke a...

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SKUAST-J organise workshop on Natural Farming

Secy Ravinder emphasises production of quality produce suitable for export

Leh, March 7: Administrative Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ravinder  Kumar attended 5 days workshop on Natural Farming 2022 organized by Sher- e – Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST-J) in Jammu. He was the chief guest for the technical session on the export potential of Agri products on the occasion today on March 7. 

Ravinder Kumar while addressing the various dignitaries, scientists, offi...

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Farmers sell fresh vegetables produced in Ladakh Greenhouses

Leh, Feb 16: Fresh vegetables organically produced in poly-carbonated greenhouses under Ladakh Greenhouse Project were sold at nominal rates to the public through the Department of Agriculture, Leh at Balkhang, Main Market today.

On the occasion, Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer, Leh, Shakeel-ur-Rehman and Agriculture Extension Officer, Leh, Ghulam Mohd Mir were present. 

Around 200kgs of fresh leafy vegetables were procured from the farmers of Shey, Thiksey and Stok villages who we...

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CEC Feroz Khan inspects works of Agriculture Department

KARGIL, FEBRUARY 01, 2022: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan along with Executive Councillor for Agriculture Mohsin Ali today inspected various works undertaken by Agriculture Department Kargil.

At Pashkum, Khan visited the Green House Farm of the department. He was informed that for necessary renovation of the Green Houses, a tender of Rs 18 lakhs has been allotted and work on the same will be started soon.

CEC was further informed that the...

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Two-day workshop on Futuristic Technologies in Agriculture held in Leh

Leh, Jan 21: A two-day workshop on “Futuristic Technologies in Agriculture for Sustainable Living” was organised by Science, Technology and Innovation Hub for farmers, students, entrepreneurs and self-help groups working across India on January 18and 19. The workshop is funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST-SEED).

Director, Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL),Sonam Wangchuk was the keynote speaker for the inaugural session. He applauded the efforts of CSIR-IMTE...

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LAHDC Leh, Secretary Agriculture inaugurates sale of fresh and organic vegetables

Leh, January 5: On the joyful occasion of New Year 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Leh, organised a programme for the sale of fresh and organic vegetables at the Main Market, Leh, as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Secretary, Agriculture, Ravinder Kumar inaugurated the programme in presence of Executive Councillor, Agriculture, Stanzin Chospel and Chief Agriculture Officer, Tsetan Tashi.

The vegetables on sale were produced at the Model Ladakh Winter Greenhouse at Gupuk Farm i...

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BZB-IKMT appreciates Ladakh Admin, others over progress in farming sector

KARGIL, JANUARY 01, 2022: Baseej-e-Zaraat-wa-Baghbani (BZB), agriculture wing of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, conveyed sincere thanks and gratitude on the eve of departing 2021 to all Officers, Official of Union Territory of Ladakh, collaborating organizations, and members of the organization for their contribution during the year in the enhancement of farming activities in Ladakh, particularly in Kargil district.

The farming organization in a meeting on Friday thanked the ...

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EC Mohsin Ali flags off 10,000 quintals of vermicompost for public distribution

KARGIL, DECEMBER 8, 2021: Executive Councillor for Agriculture, LAHDC, Kargil Mohsin Ali today flagged off trucks carrying 10,000 quintals of vermicompost meant for public distribution in Kargil district.

The mineral is distributed to people under Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI) under State Development Plan (SDP) to introduce organic farming into the mainstream agricultural production system.

Besides EC Mohsin, Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Kargil Muhammad Ali Khan, SMS Razia B...

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KVK Kargil-1, Agriculture Dept organizes awareness program on World Soil Day 2021

KARGIL, DECEMBER 05, 2021: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kargil-1 in collaboration with Department of Agriculture Kargil today organized an awareness program on World Soil Day 2021 under the theme Halt Soil Salinization Boost Soil Productivity which was attended by Executive Councilor for Horticulture Aga Syed Hassan Arman, who was chief guest on the occasion.

Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Kacho Mohammad Khan, District Agriculture Officer Extension (DAEO) Muhammad Iqbal, Senior Scientist Mounta...

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Agriculture Dept Kargil organizes Mobilization Programme for BDC Chairpersons, PRI members

KARGIL, NOVEMBER 15, 2021: The Department of Agriculture LAHDC Kargil organized One Day Awareness and Community Mobilization Programme for BDC Chairpersons, PRI members, MC Ward Members and farmers on different agricultural activities and schemes at Agriculture Conference Hall Kurbathang here today.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil Tsering Motup, Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil Kacho Muhammad Ali Khan, Cheif Horticulture Officer Kargil Ali Raza, Principal Scientist KVK Kargil ...

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