#agriculture

NESFAS Marks Indigenous Peoples Day with Focus on Local Food Systems

NESFAS celebrated indigenous knowledge and local food systems in Shillong, highlighting community-led school meals and honoring traditional farmers.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Farmers Market Hits Milestone With 5,000 Visitors

Meghalaya’s monthly Farmers Market reached 5,000 total visitors by its eighth edition, connecting local growers directly to city buyers in Shillong.

NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026

Nagaland Scientists Launch Climate Strategy to Protect Kharif Crops

Experts met in Medziphema to address El Nino threats to Nagaland's agriculture, releasing seven climate-resilient rice varieties to secure crop yields.

Kiyeto Swu • 8 Aug 2026

Experts Map Out El Nino Defense for Nagaland Crops

Agricultural experts met in Medziphema to finalize drought strategies and release new rice varieties to protect Nagaland farms from El Nino climate shifts.

Kiyeto Swu • 8 Aug 2026

Arunachal Farmer Finds Profit in Dragon Fruit Crops

Farmer Dajum Kena is boosting Arunachal Pradesh's economy by growing dragon fruit, inspiring local youth to ditch desk jobs for high-value farming.

Rinchen K • 7 Aug 2026

Shamator Hosts 6th Millet Festival to Boost Local Agriculture

Shamator held its 6th Millet Festival on Thursday, highlighting sustainable farming, nutritional benefits, and local indigenous crop production.

Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026

Shamator Hosts 6th Annual Millet Festival to Boost Local Farming

Shamator held its 6th Millet Festival to promote sustainable agriculture, indigenous crops, and improved farmer livelihoods across the district.

Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026

Manipur Targets Kangpokpi as Turmeric Production Hub

Manipur officials launched a plan to transform Kangpokpi into a major turmeric production hub to boost rural income and promote sustainable agriculture.

Ratan Singh • 6 Aug 2026

Flash Floods Devastate Manipur Crops and Sever Key Infrastructure

Heavy rain in Manipur flooded Laii village, destroyed 90,000 tins of paddy, and damaged bridges, leaving residents and farmers cut off.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 6 Aug 2026

KVK Kohima Distributes Farm Equipment to Boost Crop Yields

KVK Kohima distributed 60 pieces of farm machinery and vegetable seeds to 46 farmers from Kohima and Tseminyu districts to increase productivity.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026

Manipur Flash Floods Destroy Crops and Sever Vital Bridge Link

Flash floods in Manipur submerged 90,000 tins of paddy and damaged a key bridge, leaving villagers stranded and farmers facing severe economic losses.

Diana Moirangthem • 5 Aug 2026

India Rolls Out First Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine

India has launched its first homegrown vaccine for African Swine Fever, promising relief for pig farmers after years of crippling livestock losses.

Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026

Flash Floods Ruin Manipur Rice Crops and Sever Vital Bridge

Heavy rain in Manipur submerged 90,000 tins of paddy and destroyed a key bridge in Ukhrul, leaving local farming communities facing severe losses.

Diana Moirangthem • 5 Aug 2026

Peren Farmers Train on Ginger and Naga King Chilli Profitability

Officials gathered 103 farmers in Peren to teach organic ginger and Naga King Chilli cultivation techniques to boost local agricultural income.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Tripura Agriculture Minister Plants Paddy in Mohanpur

Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath joined farmers in Mohanpur to promote modern farming techniques and pledge ongoing state support for rural growers.

Nihar Jamatia • 4 Aug 2026

New Assam Banana Processing Center Opens in Boko

Assam officials launched a PM-DevINE funded banana processing center in Boko to turn local crops into fiber, paper, and food products for rural growth.

Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026

Hills Farmers Union probes illegal livestock extortion in Byrnihat

The Hills Farmers Union is investigating claims that trucks are being forced to pay illegal entry fees to transport livestock in Byrnihat.

Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026

Severe Monsoon Shortfall Threatens Crops Across Meghalaya

Meghalaya faces a 58% monsoon deficit, pushing the state toward a potential drought as farmers struggle with dry fields and failing water sources.