Agriculture and Horticulture Development

Agriculture and Horticulture Development

Agriculture and Horticulture Development

The Sikkim Development Foundation undertakes a diverse range of projects aimed at fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for local communities in Sikkim.

The Sikkim Development Foundation undertakes a diverse range of projects aimed at fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for local communities in Sikkim.

The Sikkim Development Foundation undertakes a diverse range of projects aimed at fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the quality of life for local communities in Sikkim.

Our Agriculture and Horticulture Development projects focus on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of farming in Sikkim. By introducing innovative practices, improving crop varieties, and providing technical support, we aim to boost farmers' incomes and promote environmentally friendly agricultural methods.

Our Agriculture and Horticulture Development projects focus on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of farming in Sikkim. By introducing innovative practices, improving crop varieties, and providing technical support, we aim to boost farmers' incomes and promote environmentally friendly agricultural methods.

Our Agriculture and Horticulture Development projects focus on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of farming in Sikkim. By introducing innovative practices, improving crop varieties, and providing technical support, we aim to boost farmers' incomes and promote environmentally friendly agricultural methods.

Explore our initiatives to learn more about our commitment to driving positive change in Sikkim.

Explore our initiatives to learn more about our commitment to driving positive change in Sikkim.

Explore our initiatives to learn more about our commitment to driving positive change in Sikkim.

Project for Improving Sub-Tropical Citrus in Sikkim & Australia

Project for Improving Sub-Tropical Citrus in Sikkim & Australia

Enhancing mandarin productivity among small-scale farmers in Sikkim.

Supported by:

Department of Horticulture, GOS & ICAR

Funded By:

Australian Center for International Agricultural Research

Year:

2003-2005

Area

State of Sikkim

This project aimed to enhance mandarin productivity among small-scale farmers in Sikkim. Through meticulous research and experimentation, the project sought to identify and disseminate high-yielding, disease-resistant citrus varieties suitable for the region's unique agro-climatic conditions. Activities included- 

  • Investigating improved germ plasm and planting materials as a cost effective means of increasing mandarin productivity for low resources farmers in Sikkim

  • Broadening the genetic base of Sikkim’s citrus industry through targeted introduction of improved scion and rootstocks.

  • Documenting the existing status and constraints of the citrus industry in Sikkim.

Sustainable agricultural practices and income generation, focusing on Sikkim mandarin cultivation.

Sustainable agricultural practices and income generation, focusing on Sikkim mandarin cultivation.

Funded By:

Australian Foundation for People of Asia and pacific (AFAP)

Year:

2003-2005

Area

 Ravangla, South Sikkim

This project aimed to bolster income and employment opportunities in Ravangla through sustainable agricultural practices. Focusing on Sikkim mandarin cultivation, the project also promoted other horticultural crops and aromatic plants. By building on the achievements of the ACIAR project, it aimed to disseminate technical know-how to local farmers and enhance their livelihoods.

Project for Improving Sikkim Mandarin

Project for Improving Sikkim Mandarin

Enhancing cultivation and production of Sikkim Mandarin (orange).

Funded By:

Sikkim Development Foundation

Year:

Ongoing

Area

State of Sikkim

This project focused on enhancing the cultivation and production of Sikkim Mandarin (orange). Core activities included planting of improved rootstocks, bud grafting, developing improved planting materials, and promoting superior mandarin cultivars adapted to the region's specific agro-ecological conditions. By providing technical expertise and support, the project aimed to improve the quality and quantity of mandarin production, thereby increasing farmers' incomes.

Promoting Patchouli cultivation as an additional cash crop.

Promoting Patchouli cultivation as an additional cash crop.

Funded By:

Australian Foundation for Peoples of Asia & Pacific (AFAP)

Year:

2003-2005

Area

State of Sikkim

This project aimed to promote Patchouli cultivation as an additional cash crop amongst farmers in West and South Sikkim, and generate income and employment through skill development in the community to cultivate, process, market & sell Patchouli products.

Farmers were provided with training on Patchouli plantation, which was organised at Linzok in collaboration with North Eastern Development Financial Institution (NEDFi) on 13th April 2006. 25 farmers from Samsing, Dalep, Tingbhum, Tashiding and Linzok of West and South Districts of the state participated. Handouts on Patchouli cultivation were also given to farmers.

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