Story of apricot farmers from Hardass; production meagre due to drought

Apricot, the appealing product of district Kargil made headlines in media many times since formation of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Last year, the product which was banned to export beyond Zojila pass found market in metro cities like Mumbai and international markets like Dubai. However, the current year drought reportedly reduced the quantity of its production and the boom it gained last year also seems to have declined.

The apricot also made news when the Union territory Administrati...

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Exposure tour for Zanskar farmers to Himachal Pradesh begins

Kargil, September 14, 2022:

One the directions of Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Zanskar Tsering Nurboo today lead a team of farmers of Zanskar on an exposure tour to Himachal Pradesh for seven days.

The team comprised 30 farmers, officials and staff of Agriculture Department Zanskar.

The exposure tour was flagged off by Block Development Officer Zanskar, Tsewang Rigzin today morning from Agriculture Office Complex Zanskar. The team will visit v...

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One-day training programme for FFPOs held in Leh

Leh, Sept 14:  An awareness-cum-training programme on Fish Feed Business by Fish Farmer Producer Organisation (FFPO) was organized by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Regional Office, Chandigarh in collaboration with Cooperative and Fisheries Department, Leh along with Krishi Vikas Kendra (KVK), Leh at Sheynam Community Hall.

Executive Councillor, Agriculture, Stanzin Chosphel was the chief guest and Executive Councillor, Fisheries, Ghulam Mehdi was the guest of honour ...

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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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KVK Kargil-1 concludes ICAR sponsored farmers capacity building program

KARGIL, DECEMBER 18, 2021: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-1 concluded a three-day farmers capacity building cum training program at Budgam which was sponsored by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) here on Friday.

The program was organized in continuation with a series of training events for capacity building and profitable dairy farming in the Choskore area of Kargil under an ICAR sponsored project titled capacity building of farmers through training programs on Feed Resour...

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We Have Decided To Repeal Three Farm Laws: PM Modi

New Delhi, November 19, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year.

Addressing the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the prime minister said the three laws were for the benefit of farmers but “we couldn’t convince a section of farmers despite best efforts”.
The goal of the three farm laws was to empower farmers, especially small farmers, he sa...

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Female farmers from Kargil flagged off for exposure tour to J&K UT 

KARGIL, OCTOBER 09, 2021: Executive Councillor for Agriculture Mohsin Ali flagged off group of progressive female farmers from Kargil for exposure tour in  of J&K UT from Indira Park Baroo here today.

The group consists of 70 female farmers who will be trained in innovative technologies in farming adopted in UT of J&K. 

The tour is being conducted as a part of the series of events under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. 

District Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil Kacho Muhammad Ali Khan, officers and off...

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KVK Leh organises Kisan Mela in Panamik

Leh, Aug 24: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), SKUAST-K, Leh, organised a Kisan Mela in Panamik village of Nubra sub-division here today. The Mela held under the guidance of Head, KVK Leh, Dr Feroz Din Sheikh.

Executive Councillor (EC), Agriculture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel and EC Horticulture, LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi, were as chief guests during the event.

Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Professor JP Sharma, was present as guest of honour. Director Extension, SKUAST-K, Professor Dil Mohammad ...

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زرعی قوانین کی کاپیاں نذرِ آتش، ملک بھر میں احتجاج

ایجنسیز/6جون/ہریانہ میں کسان کھٹر سرکار سے دودوہاتھ کیلئے تیار، ٹوہانہ میں رکن اسمبلی سے تنازع پر کسانوں کی گرفتاری مہنگی پڑ سکتی ہے۔ٹکیت کی قیادت میں ہزاروں کسان جیل بھرنے پہنچے کسانوں نے’سمپورن کرانتی دیوس‘ مناتے ہوئے جہاں بی جےپی لیڈروں کی رہائش گاہوں کے باہر بطور احتجاج تینوں زرعی قوانین کی کاپیاں نذر آتش کیں وہیں اس عزم کو دہرایا کہ اپنے مطالبات کی منظوری تک وہ خاموش نہیں بیٹھیں گے۔

اس بیچ ہریانہ کے ٹوہانہ میں کسانوں کے خلاف کارروائی کر کے کھٹر سرکار نے نئی مصیبت مول لے لی ہے۔ سنیچر کو ر...

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ہزاروں کسان دہلی کیلئے روانہ ،احتجاج میں پھر شدد

ایجنسیز/دہلی کی سرحدوں پر جاری آندولن کے چار ماہ مکمل ہونے پر بدھ کو یوم سیاہ منائیں گے۔ کانگریس سمیت اپوزیشن کی ۱۲؍ بڑی پارٹیوں نے حمایت کا اعلان کیا۔

ملک میں کورونا کی دوسری لہر کے پھوٹ پڑنے کے بعد میڈیا نے بھلے ہی کسانوں کو نظر انداز کرکے یہ تاثر دینے کی کوشش کی ہو کہ دہلی کی سرحدوں پر کوئی احتجاج ہوہی نہیں رہاہے مگر کسان اپنی جدوجہد سے ایک قدم بھی پیچھے نہیں ہٹے ہیں۔ بدھ، ۲۶؍ مئی کو دہلی کی سرحدوں پر ان کے احتجاج کو چار ماہ مکمل ہوں گے۔ اس دن کو کسانوں نے یوم سیاہ کے طو رپر منانے کا اعلان...

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