#agriculture

BBSSL and MASOCA Partner to Boost Seed Production in Manipur

BBSSL and MASOCA signed a deal to improve seed supply in Manipur, aiming to reduce dependence on imports by developing local production chains.

Ranjana Devi • 3 Sep 2026

Arunachal Minister Pushes for Stronger Mithun Rearing in Northeast

Arunachal Minister Gabriel D Wangsu calls for better Mithun conservation and livestock support to boost income for farmers across the Northeast.

Tani M • 3 Sep 2026

Dimapur Training Tackles Agricultural Marketing Gaps

SAMETI hosted a three-day training program in Dimapur to improve agricultural market linkages and farmer support for state agriculture officials.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Sep 2026

ATMA Tening Block Hosts Agricultural Training Series

ATMA Tening Block held farm demonstrations and training sessions for rural villagers in Nagaland from August 27 to 29, 2026.

Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026

Tripura Farmer Surekha Ray Deb Becomes Model for Rural Entrepreneurship

Surekha Ray Deb, a Tripura farmer, is boosting her income through self-help groups and livestock, earning national recognition for her success.

Ayan Debbarma • 3 Sep 2026

Batadrava Residents Blame Illegal Ponds for Severe Flooding

Batadrava locals demand action against blocked drains and illegal ponds as rising water levels threaten homes and farmland in Nagaon district.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Nagaland Launches Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive to Boost Domestic Production

Officials launched a new oil palm plantation program in Chümoukedima to cut reliance on imports and provide farmers with long-term income opportunities.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Sep 2026

Tripura Exports First Batch of Organic Rice to Europe

Tripura shipped 18.7 tonnes of organic rice to Europe, marking a key milestone for the state's growing agricultural export sector.

Ayan Debbarma • 2 Sep 2026

Senapati Officials Push Natural Farming at District Kisan Mela

Senapati leaders urge farmers to adopt natural practices to boost local production, reduce costs, and improve soil health during a recent district fair.

Ratan Singh • 2 Sep 2026

Assam Minister Announces 70-Crore Canal Project in Tamulpur

Assam's Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika has greenlit a Rs 70-crore canal project to boost irrigation across 1,800 hectares of farmland in Tamulpur.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

Nagaland Governor Pushes to Grow Premium Coffee Industry

Governor Nand Kishore Yadav met with officials to boost Nagaland's coffee sector, targeting specialty production to increase farmer income and jobs.

Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026

Assam Minister Backs Women-Led Agri Startup at Junbeel FPC

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika visited Junbeel FPC, distributing seeds and meeting 520 members to discuss new millet processing and food ventures.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Sep 2026

Artificial floods cripple Nagaon farmland

Illegal obstructions and poor drainage have left every acre of farmland in Genduwa Pathar submerged, cutting off schools and residents.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Sep 2026

Phek Farmer Wins National Praise for Floriculture Success

Narendra Modi praised Phek farmer Vesalu Puro for her thriving floriculture business. She expanded from local sales to major cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Sep 2026

Two Nagaland Entrepreneurs Earn Honors at Ideabaaz Startup Fest

D Ledia Awomi and L Chuba Longkumer won awards at New Delhi's Ideabaaz Startup Fest for their work in cultural fashion and aromatic plant production.

Kiyeto Swu • 31 Aug 2026

Assam Chief Minister Overhauls Tax and Dairy Sectors

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pushed for tech-led tax reform and a new five-year dairy roadmap during back-to-back reviews on August 31.

Timungpi Terang • 31 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Digital Marketplace to Boost Farm Income

Meghalaya has launched the Meghalaya Mandi digital platform to help farmers bypass middlemen and sell 13 major cash crops across 12 districts.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Mawkyrwat MLA Pushes for Aid After African Swine Fever Outbreak

Mawkyrwat MLA Renikton L Tongkhar vows to lobby the state government for aid following a surge of deadly African Swine Fever among local pig herds.

Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026

Sikkim Officials Host High-Altitude Yak Calf Rally

Veterinary officials trekked 15,000 feet to host a yak calf competition and distribute supplies to remote herding communities in Mangan district.

Aiden Bhutia • 31 Aug 2026

Morigaon Launches Push to Boost Pulse Production

Morigaon officials have launched a new initiative to increase pulse yields and help local farmers become self-reliant by 2027.

Bibar Daimary • 31 Aug 2026