Kohima: Commissioner and Secretary of the Horticulture Department Akumla Chuba opened new processing units at Khanimu Longjang in Mokokchung on November 11. These machines extract lemon juice and oil. Officials hope the gear will drive village wealth. Farming remains the backbone of the local economy.
Chuba urged farmers to secure organic certification by ditching artificial fertilizers. She stressed the need to guard traditional seeds. "In modern agriculture, whoever controls the seeds controls the economy," Chuba noted. She expects the community to unite to strengthen the state economy through high-quality crop production.
The Khutak Valley Organic Producer Company Ltd. operates these facilities. Farmers planted over 95,000 orange saplings and areca nut patches in the fertile, warm valley. The company currently grows lemons, black pepper, and areca nuts. Future plans include adding more crop varieties. Displayed items included dried star fruit, roselle tea, pure lime extracts, and Sichuan pepper.
Chairman Sashimeren Aier credited the Department of Agriculture for providing the site infrastructure. The Horticulture Department provided funding and support. Founded in 2024, the company functions as a ten-member private firm under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region scheme. Partners include the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, The Entrepreneurs Associates, the Nagaland government, and Nagaland Organic.
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