Department of Horticulture, Leh Conducts One-Day Farmers’ Training Programme in Nubra Zone The Department of Horticulture, Leh.

Department of Horticulture, Leh Conducts One-Day Farmers’ Training Programme in Nubra Zone The Department of Horticulture, Leh, through Horticulture Zone Nubra, organized a one-day Farmers Training Programme on Pruning, Training, and Orchard Sanitation on 25-02-2026 at Kuri, Murgi, and Trisha villages of Nubra. The programme witnessed active participation of local farmers and orchardists from the area. The training aimed to enhance farmers’ technical knowledge and practical skills in scientific pruning and training methods, along with the importance of maintaining proper orchard sanitation to ensure healthy plant growth and improved productivity. During the programme, Shri. Hamid Ullah, Horticulture Technician and field staff of the department delivered detailed lectures and conducted practical demonstrations on scientific pruning techniques, canopy management, removal of diseased and dead wood, and sanitation practices to prevent pest and disease incidence. Emphasis was laid on timely orchard operations to improve fruit quality and yield under the local agro-climatic conditions of Nubra. The programme was organized as part of the Department’s continuous efforts to strengthen the horticulture sector by promoting modern and scientific orchard management practices among farmers. The initiative aims to improve productivity, reduce crop losses, and enhance the overall hcome of orchardists in the region.