Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav met with officials from the Coffee Board of India and the Department of Land Resources on September 1. They gathered at Lok Bhavan in Kohima to map out the future of coffee production. The state currently grows both Arabica and Robusta beans across several districts. Productivity is climbing thanks to joint support from the state and federal board.
Yadav reviewed ongoing projects for infrastructure, mechanization, and training. The Coffee Board continues to fund drying yards and capacity building for local growers. He wants a tighter focus on the whole chain: from better farm practices to branding and marketing. "Nagaland has the potential to emerge as an important producer of premium coffee in the country," Yadav said during the meeting.
The sector faces real hurdles. Growers struggle with poor road connectivity and difficult transport. Processing facilities remain limited, and climate shifts threaten crops. Farmers also grapple with small landholdings, a shortage of skilled labor, and little access to global buyers. The Governor stressed that stakeholders must "enhance farmers' income by promoting quality production and value addition" to overcome these gaps.
Despite the obstacles, the state sees clear paths for growth. Officials identified organic certification and coffee tourism as untapped markets. E-commerce and youth entrepreneurship could move more product. Local demand is up. Cafes and independent roasters are popping up across the state, creating a local coffee scene. Leaders remain confident that better market links and scientific farming will turn Nagaland into a national hub for specialty beans.
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