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...
Water Tank renovated

Water Tank renovated

26. Nov 2018 | Soil and Water, Sustainability

Kirpal Sagar has its own water tower since 1986. The last weeks it has been renovated and is now freshly painted. Below the water basin is the pump room and the electrical workshop. The large pump, which pumps water from a depth of 80 metres, has recently been largely...
Rich vegetable Harvest

Rich vegetable Harvest

15. Nov 2018 | Soil and Water, Sustainability

After some trials last year, a larger area was cultivated with eggplants this year. Next door are experimental fields where different types of mixed crops are cultivated in a concept reminiscent of a raised bed. The moisture-loving plants are at the bottom of the...