#agriculture

Tensions Flare Over Access to Leimakhong Farmland

Reports of damaged crops and restricted movement in Leimakhong trigger conflict between local communities as residents face harassment at agricultural sites.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 4 Oct 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Pushes to Expand Coffee Production

Chief Minister Pema Khandu wants to boost coffee production in Arunachal Pradesh to increase farmer income and create jobs for local entrepreneurs.

Walrik Marak • 4 Oct 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Launches First Official Coffee Workshop

Arunachal Pradesh held its first coffee workshop to boost cultivation. The state aims to expand its 600-hectare sector and build a full value chain.

Tani M • 3 Oct 2026

NEC Secretary Pushes for Nagaland Coffee Expansion

NEC Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla visited Touphema to demand better infrastructure and processing technology to make Nagaland coffee commercially viable.

Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026

Former AAU Chief Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah Wins Agri 100 Award

Dr. Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah, former AAU Vice Chancellor, received the Agri 100 award in Bengaluru for his major contributions to agricultural development.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Manipur Launches Reform Utsav to Boost Watershed Management

Manipur is launching the Reform Utsav campaign to improve watershed projects and community involvement under the PMKSY-WDC 2.0 scheme until 2026.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Oct 2026

Arunachal Minister Urges Tech-Driven Solutions for Northeast Farmers

Arunachal Minister Gabriel D Wangsu says agricultural tech must be affordable and practical to truly help Northeast farmers improve their livelihoods.

Rinchen K • 1 Oct 2026

Nagaland Pushes Global Coffee Brand to Boost Rural Economy

Nagaland celebrated International Coffee Day 2026, advancing its Coffees of Nagaland mission to create a global specialty brand for the state.

Naro Jamir • 1 Oct 2026

VPP Demands Overhaul of Meghalaya Agriculture Policy

The VPP Youth Wing submitted a nine-point plan to the state government, urging for price protections, improved market access, and better infrastructure.

NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026

Manipur Farmers Demand Quality Seeds to Boost Crop Yields

COCOMI Farmers Wing urges the Manipur government to provide certified seeds to replace low-quality supplies and increase agricultural productivity.

Ranjana Devi • 1 Oct 2026

Mizoram Anthurium Festival Returns with Flowers and Adventure

Mizoram’s Anthurium Festival is back in Ailawng and Reiek through October 3, blending horticulture, mountain treks, and local culture to boost tourism.

Ethan Ralte • 1 Oct 2026

Tripura Pushes to Boost Local Milk Output

Tripura is partnering with the National Dairy Development Board to ramp up milk production as demand continues to outpace the current state supply.

Ayan Debbarma • 1 Oct 2026

Palm Oil Project Sparks Land Dispute in Assam

Protesters in Assam allege the government is seizing traditional grazing land for commercial palm oil plantations without consent.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Oct 2026

Chümoukedima Opens Twenty Bamboo Market Stalls

Deputy Commissioner Polan John launched 20 bamboo stalls in Chümoukedima to boost local trade and support area entrepreneurs with bank backing.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Oct 2026

Nagaland Deputy CM Pushes for More Farm Credit in Peren District

Deputy CM TR Zeliang wants better bank access for farmers in Jalukie to boost local business growth and agricultural production through new credit lines.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026

Tripura Government Partners with NDDB to Boost Milk Production

Tripura is ramping up local milk output to meet surging consumer demand through a new technical partnership with the National Dairy Development Board.

Ayan Debbarma • 30 Sep 2026

Mizoram Starts Shipping Muga Silkworm Seeds to Assam and Meghalaya

Mizoram has begun supplying 27,000 muga silkworm seeds to Assam and Meghalaya to boost regional silk production using the state's cooler climate.

Chawngthu Fanai • 30 Sep 2026

Mizoram Secures 75 Crore Funding for Agriculture

Mizoram received 75.79 crore from the Centre for agriculture schemes as officials push for better road connectivity to help farmers move their produce.

Ethan Ralte • 30 Sep 2026

MLA Claims Fertile Soil Drives India’s Population Surge

Assam MLA Raju Mech argues that India's fertile agricultural land and agrarian economy are the primary drivers behind the nation's 140 crore population.

Bibar Daimary • 30 Sep 2026

Assam tribal farmers receive greenhouse gear

Twenty tribal farmers in Assam secured greenhouse equipment to boost local agricultural production under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.

Timungpi Terang • 30 Sep 2026