An Oasis in the Cold Desert-Field Research Laboratory, Leh

Abstract

Results of the research carried out in the fields of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Poultry farming, Pisciculture, Rabbit farming by the Field Research Laboratory, Leh has been reviewed. The aim is to develop suitable techniques for the farmers of these high altitude areas, in the respective fields, to ultimately meet the local requirements and cut down the costly transportation of these items by air/road. In addition, work has also been taken up lately in the utilisation of non-conventional sources of energy with reasonable amount of success, to conserve the existing fuel resources.