The School of Agriculture Science & Technology (SAST), University of Ladakh, with its campuses at Leh and Kargil, erstwhile High Mountain Arid Agriculture Research Institute, SKUAST-K, Leh and Mountain Agriculture Research and Extension Station, SKUAST-K, Kargil was established with the vision to foster excellence in agricultural research and extension. After the handover of the stations from SKUAST-K, Srinagar to the University of Ladakh in 2024, it entered into the education system with the initiation of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program at both campuses. Leh campus is located at Stakna village about 30 Km from Leh city and Kargil campus is situated at Kurbathang at a distance of 5 Km from Kargil city, offering a serene environment for academic and research activities. This faculty offers a range of educational opportunities, including one year specialized certificate programs such as Basic Horticulture Training (BHT) and Basic Agriculture Training (BAT) along with the Bachelor's program in Agriculture. Masters and PhD degree courses in Agriculture will be offered soon, adhering to the curriculum guidelines provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). In addition to academic and research facilities, the department offers hostel accommodations for students, especially those from remote areas of Ladakh. The department's research efforts aim to enhance agricultural production, directly benefiting the local farming communities in Ladakh. In this context, several in-house and externally funded projects are underway at the School of Agriculture Science and Technology. Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is a knowledge hub undergoing trials on various protected structures and soilless farming systems.  The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune has set up a Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) Agro-Metorological Field Unit (AMFU) at Leh campus to provide all-time weather advisories for the farming community of Ladakh region to help them plan their farming activities based on weather forecasts.

Conduct field visits: Field visits allow students to observe farm practices in real-life conditions, providing valuable insights into modern agriculture's challenges and opportunities. Interacting with progressive farmers can inspire students and expose them to cutting-edge agricultural practices.

Area specific technologies: Research trials especially related to the cold arid conditions for demand-driven technologies are the need of the hour.

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset: Many agriculture students will eventually run their own farms, and agri-businesses, or work in agricultural marketing and sales. Understanding business principles is essential.

Impart knowledge of modern agricultural technologies: Modern agricultural technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, drones, etc.) are revolutionizing the agrarian landscape. Agriculture students must know these tools to stay competitive and improve farm productivity.

Utilize digital platforms for learning: In the digital age, students need to be comfortable with e-learning platforms, online databases, and digital tools that are becoming essential in modern agriculture.