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. 

A total of 40 farmers participated in the tour and training programme.

District Agriculture Officer, Leh, Tashi Dolma spoke about various control measures that help in preventing pests and diseases. Sub-divisional Agriculture Officer, Leh, Shakeel-ur-Rehman spoke about mushroom cultivation, mulching technology and various other agricultural technologies to the farmers. 

Similarly, Agriculture Extension Officer, Khaltse, Kunzang Dolma spoke on organic farming and various techniques involved in organic farming. Research Assistant, Manzoor Ahmad spoke on various greenhouse technologies.