Upgrade of sanitary facilities

10. Feb 2022 | Soil and Water, Sustainability

For some time now, the small building at the organic fields has been part of the teaching operation. Many visitors now come there to see integrated farming and circular economy in practice on a small area. This is an interesting alternative, especially for the many...

Organic farming bears fruit

22. May 2021 | Soil and Water, Sustainability

After turmeric roots in organic quality In March, the first organic apples could be harvested in April. By means of flowering plants, pollinating insects were offered a food basis beforehand. Since mid-May, courgettes and peppers have been diligently harvested from...

New Ranch Tunnels for Climbing Vegetables

19. Apr 2020 | Soil and Water, Sustainability

The new ranch tunnels are progressing despite the Conora curfew. Instead of the planned wire mesh mats, which among other things are to provide support for cucumber plants, linen is being used temporarily, as otherwise no more cultivation would have been possible...
Sutlej run wild

Sutlej run wild

18. Aug 2019 | Soil and Water, Sustainability

For weeks, heavy rainfall in the Himalayas had caused rivers to swell to such an extent that dams overflowed and threatened to break. The authorities had to open the floodgates, resulting in flooding of the lower reaches of the river. Many were left homeless, much of...
further 150 kWp connected

further 150 kWp connected

3. Dec 2018 | regenerative energies, Sustainability

Since 2017, solar panels have been installed step by step on the roofs of Kirpal Sagar to generate electricity. It all began with the old people’s home, which has now been completed. Due to a change of supplier there was a longer delay. Photo: from left: Senior...
mobile Solar Panel

mobile Solar Panel

1. Dec 2018 | regenerative energies, Sustainability

Water pumps for field irrigation run on diesel engines or require a lot of electricity. Most pumps are mobile and are used where they are needed. Solar-powered models have been around for some time, but have the disadvantage that the modules are permanently mounted so...