#agriculture
Tripura Minister Says Agriculture Is The State's Economic Backbone
Tripura minister Ratan Lal Nath says development hinges on farmers, citing major infrastructure investments to boost local market access and production.
Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026
Nagaland Horticulture Department Launches Commercial Floriculture Mission
Nagaland officials launched a new project to boost income by helping farmers commercially grow high-value Anthurium and Lilium flowers across four districts.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Peren farmers sharpen livestock and poultry skills at training event
The Nagaland Forest Management Project held a livestock and poultry management workshop for Self Help Group members in Peren on July 27.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Tripura Dispatches 600 Kew Pineapples to Bangladesh in Goodwill Exchange
Tripura officials sent 600 premium Kew pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, continuing an annual tradition of seasonal fruit diplomacy.
Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026
Tripura Sends 600 Kew Pineapples to Bangladesh in Fruit Diplomacy Exchange
Tripura officials gifted 600 Kew pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, continuing an annual tradition of exchanging seasonal produce.
Nihar Jamatia • 29 Jul 2026
Nagaland Governor Pushes for Agricultural Reform and Better Scheme Delivery
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav met officials in Kohima to demand better results from state agriculture schemes and support for Nagaland's farming workforce.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Governor Pushes for Better Animal Disease Controls
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya launched two livestock health apps at an AVFU regional conference focused on protecting Northeast animal stocks.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026
Microbes Key to Saving Assam Tea From Climate Change
Nagaland University researchers found that soil microbes determine Assam tea health, offering a way to boost climate resilience for the region.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026
Nagaland Governor Pushes for Agricultural Reforms
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav reviewed state farming schemes on July 28, calling for better productivity to support the 70 percent of locals farming.
Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026
Tripura Farmer Earns National Honors for Integrated Agriculture Success
Farmer Jyotsna Nama earned NABARD recognition for her integrated farming model, generating a Rs 2.5 lakh annual profit in Tripura through diverse practices.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026
Tripura Officials Push for Faster Rice Production for Kharif Season
Tripura Food Minister Sushanta Chowdhury led a review meeting to prepare for the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season and ensure high-quality rice production.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026
Assam Flood Crisis Batters Rural Economy and Livestock
Devastating floods in Assam have claimed 68 lives, displaced thousands, and decimated rural livestock, sparking urgent calls for government compensation.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026
Officials and Farmers Tackle Razeba Cabbage Crisis
Officials and private partners met in Zhaveme on July 24 to fix marketing issues for Phek district cabbage farmers facing a severe sales disruption.
Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026
Mizoram Seeks Disaster Status for African Swine Fever Amid Massive Financial Losses
Mizoram officials are pushing the federal government to designate African Swine Fever as a disaster to unlock funding for farmers and mitigation projects.
Ethan Ralte • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya farmers fight middleman reliance with new tech-driven organic hub
NECTAR is launching a 1,000-acre organic hub in Sohra, using drones and certification to help 5,000 Meghalaya farmers reach premium global markets.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Phek District Officials Seek Cabbage Market Solutions
Phek officials and private partners met in Zhaveme village to solve a major cabbage marketing crisis affecting local farmers in the Razeba range.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Jul 2026
Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 68 as Recovery Efforts Intensify
Assam flood death toll reaches 68 with 5.24 lakh people affected. Government teams work to restore power and aid as calls for livestock compensation mount.
Bibar Daimary • 27 Jul 2026
Assam Tea Growers Demand FSSAI Pesticide Rule Review
Assam small tea growers warn that mandatory FSSAI pesticide testing threatens the livelihoods of 1.5 lakh workers as major buyers restrict procurement.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
Mizoram Pushes for Disaster Status on Swine Fever Outbreaks
Mizoram officials met with the NDMA to request disaster status for African Swine Fever and review statewide plans for earthquake and landslide mitigation.
Chawngthu Fanai • 27 Jul 2026
Kalyanpur Launches Boro Paddy Procurement at Support Price
Kalyanpur began its Boro paddy procurement drive Monday, aiming for 510 metric tonnes at Rs 23.69 per kilogram to ensure fair pay for local farmers.
Nihar Jamatia • 27 Jul 2026
