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Challenges in Ladakh Agriculture

Challenges in Ladakh Agriculture

Challenge

Explanation

Short growing season

Only 3-5 months suitable for cropping

Water scarcity

Dependence on glacier melt; vulnerable to climate change

Soil degradation

Thin, nutrient-poor soils with limited organic content

Lack of infrastructure

Cold storage, transport, and market linkage underdeveloped

Climate vulnerability

Unpredictable snowmelt, glacier retreat, and desertification

Outmigration

Youth leaving agriculture for tourism and urban jobs