Department of Horticulture in Leh organised a farmers’ training programme on pruning and pest management of orchards at Chilling village to promote scientific orchard management practices.
Around 60 farmers from nearby villages including Sku, Kaya, Tsogsti, Ezangs and Sumdha participated in the programme. The training aimed to build farmers’ capacity in adopting proper pruning techniques and effective pest management methods to improve orchard productivity and fruit quality.
During the session, In-charge Horticulture Development Officer, Leh, Tsering Ngodup delivered a detailed lecture on the importance of scientific pruning, timely pest control and proper orchard sanitation.
He also informed farmers about various horticulture schemes being implemented by the department and encouraged them to avail the benefits for the development of their orchards.
The programme included practical field demonstrations by departmental staff on pruning techniques and orchard sanitation practices. Horticultural tool kits were also distributed among participating farmers to help them effectively implement the techniques demonstrated during the training.
Farmers appreciated the initiative and expressed willingness to adopt improved horticultural practices. The Department of Horticulture reiterated its commitment to organising such capacity-building programmes to strengthen the horticulture sector and support farmers’ livelihoods in the region.
