Shimla, Nov. 20 -- A one-day farmers' workshop was organised at Udaipur panchayat ghar by the agricultural technology management agency (ATMA), and was presided over by deputy commissioner, Lahaul-Spiti, Kiran Bhadana.

Addressing the gathering, she informed that ATMA, which functions under the agriculture department, is continuously working for agricultural extension in the district. A budget provision of Rs.50 lakh has been made under ATMA for the district, under which various activities are being carried out for the welfare of farmers. She added that under the Natural Farming - Happy Farmers Scheme, farmers are being encouraged to adopt natural farming practices. Currently, 435.97 hectares of land in the district have been brought unde...