Kupwara, October 15: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara flagged off an exposure visit of 100 progressive orchardists to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Wadura, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) 2026–27.

Organised by the Department of Horticulture, Kupwara, the programme aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of fruit growers by familiarising them with modern horticultural practices, scientific pruning techniques and plant health management.

The exposure visit will also focus on the management and control of leaf miner infestations, helping orchardists adopt scientific approaches to improve orchard health, boost productivity and enhance fruit quality.

The initiative reflects the department's commitment to promoting scientific horticulture and empowering progressive growers through practical learning and exposure to improved farming techniques.