#agriculture
Peren Farmers Push Naga King Chilli Commercial Growth
The 2nd Naga King Chilli Festival in New Puilwa focused on scaling production, improving quality standards, and expanding market access for local farmers.
Naro Jamir • 30 Sep 2026
Zunheboto Opens New Organic Marketing Shed for Local Farmers
Zunheboto Town Council opened a new organic marketing shed on September 29, 2026, to help local farmers sell produce directly to the community.
Naro Jamir • 30 Sep 2026
Wokha Farmers Get Training on Aromatic Crops
ICAR KVK Wokha and CSIR NEIST trained local farmers on aromatic plant cultivation under the Aroma Mission 4.0 program to boost rural income.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026
Nagaland Minister Demands Flexible Horticulture Rules for Northeast
Salhoutuonuo Kruse urges New Delhi to adapt horticulture mission rules to meet the specific climate and logistical needs of the Northeast states.
Naro Jamir • 30 Sep 2026
KCP Accuses Manipur Officials of Siphoning Farm Funds
The KCP People's War Group claims Manipur officials and middlemen stole 80 percent of government agriculture funds, leaving farmers with next to nothing.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 29 Sep 2026
Assam Hosts National Summit to Advance Plant Biotechnology
Assam Agricultural University hosts a four-day summit on plant biotechnology, gathering national experts to bridge the gap between lab research and farms.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Sep 2026
Farmer Attacked While Foiling Tea Theft in Tinsukia
Farmer Dhaniram Chetia was hospitalised after being attacked with a sharp weapon while stopping tea thieves in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Sunday.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Sep 2026
NITI Aayog Official Calls for Scientific Backing of Indigenous Knowledge
NITI Aayog member Joram Aniya urged scientists to validate indigenous agricultural and resource management practices in Northeast India.
Ratan Singh • 28 Sep 2026
Mizoram Aims to Become Major Silk Hub
Chief Minister Lalduhoma is pushing to expand Mizoram's silk industry, aiming to boost production and support thousands of local farmers by 2047.
Chawngthu Fanai • 28 Sep 2026
Nagaland Hosts First Rubber Goods Manufacturing Workshop
Rubber growers from Nagaland and Karbi Anglong completed a four-day manufacturing workshop in Dimapur to boost local industry skills.
Naro Jamir • 28 Sep 2026
Manipur Police Intercept 1,300 Bags of Illicit Urea
Manipur police seized 1,300 bags of smuggled urea in two operations, sparking an investigation into links with illegal poppy farming and trafficking.
Ratan Singh • 27 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Prepares for El Niño Climate Risks
Meghalaya officials are launching climate adaptation plans to protect water and crops as the state faces potential El Niño impacts from November to March.
Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026
Kiphire Village Launches Beekeeping Training Program
Shishimi Village in Kiphire district launched a beekeeping training program on September 26 to help residents build sustainable income.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Sep 2026
Mokokchung groups train youth in agricultural business
MAOT and ABAM Youth Ministry trained 46 young people at Yimsemyong in agricultural skills and leadership to boost local self-reliance.
Naro Jamir • 27 Sep 2026
Assam to Hire Over 300 Veterinary Staff as Part of Rural Development Push
Assam plans to recruit 330 veterinary personnel to boost livestock production and strengthen the rural economy through new agricultural initiatives.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Sep 2026
Assam-Made Pu’er Tea Hits Record Rs 12,000 at Auction
An innovative Assam-made Sheng-style tea fetched Rs 12,000 per kilogram at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, signaling a shift toward specialty markets.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Sep 2026
Dibrugarh Opens Second Tea Auction Hub to Boost Local Trade
Dibrugarh launched Assam's second tea auction centre, cutting transport costs for growers by bringing the market directly to the state's production belt.
Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026
Kohima Agriculture Department Deploys Irrigation Tech for Kezoma Farmers
Kohima officials installed new irrigation systems in Kezoma to support winter crops and modernize farming practices for the local community.
Naro Jamir • 25 Sep 2026
Nagaland Launches Commercial Medicinal Plant Initiative with Dabur India
Nagaland has launched a new medicinal plant cultivation project in three districts, providing farmers with a direct market link through Dabur India Ltd.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya fruit farms show major carbon storage potential
A Meghalaya study shows Khasi mandarin orchards store more carbon than croplands, offering a new tool for India to hit its national climate targets.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
