#agriculture
Mizoram Farmer Wins UN Award for Strawberry Success
Z T Lalrithangi, a former teacher turned farmer from Mizoram, wins a UN award for transforming strawberry cultivation into a thriving, profitable business.
Chawngthu Fanai • 24 Sep 2026
Nagaland Farmers Launch Piper Cultivation Partnership With Dabur India
Nagaland has launched a Piper longum and Piper retrofractum cultivation project in Niuland to provide farmers with an assured market for medicinal crops.
Naro Jamir • 24 Sep 2026
Teliamura Farmers Win Funding for Critical Road Repairs
Krishnapur MLA Bikash Debbarma is funding road repairs in Baralunga to help local farmers transport their crops to market more efficiently.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Sep 2026
Tripura Students Tour Farms to Boost Vocational Skills
Class IX students from South Jumerdhepa High School visited an agricultural site to gain real-world trade experience under a new state program.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Sep 2026
Mizoram Launches Pluck and Pay Festival to Boost Rural Tourism
Mizoram introduced a Pluck and Pay festival in Khawzawl to boost rural income by letting tourists harvest farm produce while enjoying local culture.
Ethan Ralte • 23 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Shifts Water Conservation Focus to Rural Economic Growth
Meghalaya’s water conservation projects now prioritize rural livelihoods and farm productivity after being named the top-performing state under PMKSY-WDC 2.0.
Walrik Marak • 22 Sep 2026
Natural Farming Resource Centre Opens in Longleng
ICAR-KVK Longleng launched a new natural farming hub in Pongching Village to train local farmers on sustainable, eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Naro Jamir • 22 Sep 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma Eyes Tourism and Ginger Exports in NITI Aayog Talks
Chief Minister Lalduhoma and NITI Aayog's Dr. Joram Aniya met to push tourism, ginger processing, and school innovation in Mizoram.
Ethan Ralte • 21 Sep 2026
Nagaland University Study Pushes for Bespoke Pineapple Farming Tactics
Researchers at Nagaland University argue that farmers need location-specific support to adopt sustainable practices for the state's pineapple crop.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Tseminyu police train on organic farming techniques
Tseminyu police officers completed organic nutrient management training, learning soil testing and kitchen garden maintenance to boost food security.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Kiphire village prepares for NEC-funded beekeeping training
Akehda Amulung is launching a beekeeping training program in Shishimi village on September 26 to help locals build sustainable income sources.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Assam Agricultural University Partners With Central Silk Board to Launch Tech Hub
Assam Agricultural University and the Central Silk Board signed a deal to open a new innovation hub for silk production at the College of Sericulture.
Timungpi Terang • 21 Sep 2026
Assam Minister Demands Custom Farm Credit for Northeast
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah urged for regional agricultural financing to boost crop exports and fix credit gaps for small farmers.
Timungpi Terang • 20 Sep 2026
African Swine Fever Leaves Meghalaya Pig Farmers Facing Financial Ruin
African Swine Fever is devastating Meghalaya's pig farmers, leaving them in deep debt and pleading for government aid to survive the crisis.
Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026
Assam Boosts Tea Exports With New Incentive Plan
Assam updated its tea subsidy scheme to include Guwahati auction sales and higher production payouts, aiming to bolster exports through 2031.
Bibar Daimary • 20 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Farmers Struggle Despite Heavy Rainfall
Meghalaya receives massive rainfall but struggles to irrigate crops due to steep terrain and poor storage, leaving farmers dependent on monsoon cycles.
Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026
Nagaland Farmer Sees Big Returns After Switching to Natural Methods
Mantuk Phom transformed his 12-acre Nagaland farm into a high-earning, sustainable enterprise using natural inputs and smart crop diversification.
Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026
Nagaland University Scientists Train Farmers on Rabi Crop Techniques
Experts from Nagaland University taught 30 farmers in Sirhi Angami village scientific methods for boosting Rabi crop yields and pest management.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
Wokha KVK Hosts Farmers Training on Tuber Crop Technology
The ICAR-KVK Wokha trained 100 farmers on improved tuber crop production and pest management techniques during a session held on September 19.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
East Jaintia Hills Ranks Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
Researchers identify East Jaintia Hills as Meghalaya's most climate-vulnerable district, citing poor infrastructure and limited credit for local farmers.
NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026
