#agriculture
Heavy Rains Flood Aman Paddy Fields in Tripura
Heavy rain flooded Aman paddy fields in Tripura's Kalyanpur block. Agriculture officials are assessing damage for insurance claims to support farmers.
Nihar Jamatia • 25 Aug 2026
Nagaland University Trains Students for AI in Agriculture
Nagaland University hosted an AI workshop to prepare agricultural students for careers involving precision farming, drone technology, and data analytics.
Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026
Assam Farmer Bets on Vanilla and Organic Manure
Jibon Prasad Sharma is ditching chemical fertilizers in Kaliabor, launching an organic manure business and a new vanilla farm to drive local growth.
Timungpi Terang • 25 Aug 2026
Meghalaya to Host National Conference on Natural Farming
Ri-Bhoi district will host a three-day national conference on natural farming this September to drive innovation and sustainable rural development.
Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026
Assam Minister Fast-Tracks Farm Land Mapping and Potato Markets
Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika targets rapid land digitization and PepsiCo partnerships to boost farmer income in Karbi Anglong districts.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026
Kezoma Hosts Second Annual Millet Festival This Saturday
Kezoma village hosts its second Ochü Millet Festival on August 26 to celebrate local crop revival and promote traditional nutrient-rich agriculture.
Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026
Assam Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Annual Paddy Procurement
Assam aims to buy 10 lakh metric tonnes of paddy yearly to boost farmer income and guarantee better prices through direct state procurement.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Defends Palm Oil Push Amid Opposition Fire
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika rejects opposition criticism while promoting palm oil and cost-cutting measures like EVs and solar energy.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026
Experts Train Dimapur Farmers on Advanced Sericulture Techniques
Officials from the Central Silk Board and Nagaland's Department of Sericulture led two workshops on improving silkworm production and host plant care.
Kiyeto Swu • 24 Aug 2026
Nagaland Pushes for Region-Specific Rules in National Agri-Tech Missions
Nagaland's Agriculture Advisor Mhathung Yanthan urged the Centre to adapt national farm schemes to the unique terrain and land systems of the Northeast.
Kiyeto Swu • 23 Aug 2026
Flooding Devastates Kalyanpur Crops and Homes
Heavy rain slams Kalyanpur, flooding homes for nine families and destroying vast stretches of Aman paddy and vegetable fields across the region.
Nihar Jamatia • 23 Aug 2026
Health Fears Mount Over Herbicide Use in Kaliabor
Residents of Kaliabor, Assam are sounding the alarm over the widespread, unregulated use of dangerous herbicides in local fields and home gardens.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Arunachal Palm Oil Farmers Protest Delayed Pay and Poor Infrastructure
Palm oil farmers in Arunachal Pradesh report payment delays and missing collection hubs. They are now demanding better financial oversight and support.
Tani M • 22 Aug 2026
Nagaland Minister Pushes Shift Toward Modern Agriculture
Minister Salhoutuonuo Kruse urged Nagaland's youth to embrace modern, sustainable farming as government job opportunities reach a saturation point.
Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026
Assam Villages Flooded as Kolong River Overflows
The Kolong River flooded villages in Assam's Rupahihat, destroying crops and leaving residents without government aid or access to basic supplies.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026
Nagaland Opens Applications for Food Irradiation Infrastructure Grants
Nagaland is offering financial aid to entrepreneurs for food irradiation units under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana scheme.
Naro Jamir • 21 Aug 2026
Assam's Asomi sheep earns national recognition
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has officially registered Assam's indigenous Asomi sheep breed, boosting conservation and breeding efforts.
Bibar Daimary • 21 Aug 2026
MP Jamir Pushes to Strengthen Nagaland Horticulture Institute
MP S. Supongmeren Jamir visited the Central Institute of Horticulture, demanding more staff and better relations with local communities to boost the region.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Aug 2026
Tripura Governor Pushes Pig Farming to Boost Rural Economy
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu advocates for scientific pig farming in Tripura to increase meat production and drive sustainable economic growth.
Nihar Jamatia • 20 Aug 2026
New tribal market opens in Ukhrul to boost local farmers
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho opened a new tribal market in Ukhrul to help local farmers sell produce and improve their livelihoods.
Ranjana Devi • 20 Aug 2026
