#agriculture
Nagaland Launches Major Oil Palm Initiative in Wokha
Officials launched a new oil palm mission in Wokha, Nagaland, targeting 15,000 hectares to boost local income and secure a domestic edible oil supply.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
Chendang youth train in mushroom farming and composting
Ten youth from Chendang visited Guwahati and Chümoukedima for a two-day hands-on training program in mushroom cultivation and vermicomposting.
Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Suffers Worst Rainfall Deficit in India
Meghalaya reports India's steepest 2026 monsoon rainfall drop, threatening agriculture and drinking water supplies across the state.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Nagaland Officials Train on Natural Farming Standards
The Ministry of Agriculture held training sessions in Kohima to boost natural farming, PGS India certification, and technical documentation skills.
Naro Jamir • 17 Sep 2026
Siang River Flooding Devastates Arunachal Rice Fields
Officials surveyed heavy erosion in Borguli village as Siang River floods destroy vital paddy crops, threatening local farm livelihoods.
Rinchen K • 16 Sep 2026
Dimapur Officials Train Farmers to Boost Pineapple Profits
Officials gathered 78 farmers in Medziphema for a workshop on One District One Product to improve pineapple farming, processing, and digital sales.
Naro Jamir • 16 Sep 2026
Mizoram Disburses Rs 3.41 Crore to Bana Kaih Scheme Beneficiaries
Mizoram released Rs 3.41 crore to 683 project beneficiaries under the Bana Kaih handholding scheme to boost small-scale local livelihoods.
Chawngthu Fanai • 15 Sep 2026
Manipur Bunching Onion Officially Classified as New Variety
Researchers identified Manipur's Chiru Maroi as a unique onion variety. The discovery could lead to GI tagging and new economic growth for local farmers.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 15 Sep 2026
Wokha Women Train to Boost Agricultural Income
Wokha women attended a training session on agripreneurship and food processing to help boost local income through value-added products.
Kiyeto Swu • 15 Sep 2026
Garo Hills Study Finds Indigenous Jhum Farming Acted as Built-in Food Security
Researchers studied the Garo Hills practice of mibang, where farmers forage leafy greens in jhum fields to address hunger during intense labor.
NEWire Desk • 15 Sep 2026
Small Grants Programme Boosts Sustainability Across Assam and Meghalaya
The GEF-Small Grants Programme has reached 11,000 people and improved 17,000 hectares of land in Assam and Meghalaya over the past two years.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Sep 2026
Arunachal Farming Leader Popok Darin Dies at 63
Progressive farmer and community leader Popok Darin has died at 63. The East Siang resident leaves behind a legacy of agricultural reform and development.
Rinchen K • 14 Sep 2026
Local Farmers Pack Out Shillong Monthly Market
Meghalaya farmers sell out produce at the monthly Shillong market, now connecting directly with urban buyers via the quick-commerce platform SOMOI.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Nagaland Launches Decade-Long Plan to Boost Cooperative Sector
Nagaland has introduced a 10-year cooperative policy to modernize village economies, boost rural income, and expand trade for local products.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Sep 2026
Manipur Farmers Demand Better Water Management Plan
The Northern United Farmers Association is calling for a new irrigation roadmap to fix severe waterlogging and supply issues across Manipur.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 13 Sep 2026
Naga Farmer Patents Cardamom Harvester Tool
L Holuto Ayemi of Zunheboto patented a custom cardamom harvester after years of testing his simple, durable design to prevent crop damage.
Naro Jamir • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Unveils Draft Policy to Boost Farmer Profits
Meghalaya's new draft agriculture policy aims to shift focus from crop volume to farmer income through regulated markets, cold chains, and insurance.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Farmers’ Market Draws Crowds in Ninth Edition
The ninth monthly Farmers' Market in Shillong connected rural producers with city shoppers, selling out fresh seasonal harvests like local wild cherries.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Kaliabor Residents Fight Industrial Plant on Farmland
Residents in Kaliabor, Assam are protesting against plans to build an industrial plant on agricultural land, demanding a school or hospital instead.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
Fire Destroys Family Home in Ukhrul District
A fire leveled a home in Kharasom village, leaving a farmer and his family displaced. They are now pleading with the Manipur government for urgent aid.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 12 Sep 2026
