Analyze, Not Demonize, Jhum Cultivation
The age-old practice of shifting cultivation, also known as ‘Jhum’, has been a cornerstone of indigenous Naga communities. While often criticized as a “destructive” agricultural method, it is imperative to…
Nagaland official, colleagues accused of Rs 2 crore bribery in FOCUS Project probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against Nagaland’s Additional Secretary (Agriculture) Jitendra Gupta and two other officials working in the Fostering Climate-Resilient Upland Farming System (FOCUS)…
Deputy DAO highlights ongoing initiatives in Mokokchung
As farmers from Chungtia and Khensa shared positive feedback on the PM Kisan Scheme, highlighting its impact on their livelihoods, Deputy District Agriculture Officer (Dy DAO) Maongsangla in a conversation…
Climate change and deforestation pose grave threats to Northeastern India’s environment and agriculture | Impact on tea industry and agriculture raises concerns
In a concerning development for the northeastern region of India, experts warn that despite covering only 8% of the country’s total geographical area, the region is not immune to the…
Nagaland hosts State-Level FPO conclave to boost agriculture and market linkages
Dimapur, 19 October (MTNews): In a significant development for the agricultural sector in Nagaland, a State-Level Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) Conclave took place on 19 October at the Angh House…
Aliba village gears up for a much larger Cucumber Festival 2023
An account of how Cucumber Festival transformed the village outlook towards agriculture Arenjungla Kichu | Aliba | 7 May Following the success of the Cucumber Festival 2022, Aliba village is…
Moatsü and agriculture
Agriculture has been a central part of our way of life since time immemorial and it continues to be an important source of food, income, and cultural identity for us…
Successful agriculture is dependent on healthy soil: Kashiho
Three Mobile Soil Testing Labs inaugurated ‘Nagaland will have sufficient Biofertilizers to meet farmers’ demand’ Kohima, July 21 (MTNews): The commissioning of Mobile Soil Testing Laboratories and launching of the…
Farming for future: Why Nagaland must invest in agriculture
Mokokchung Times Feature | Mokokchung, July 12 In most nations, youth unemployment and underemployment are important issues, and they are frequently worse in rural areas than in metropolitan regions. The…
Rethinking agricultural priorities in Nagaland | A Mokokchung Times Feature
Nagaland, a predominantly agrarian economy, has 71% of its population dependent upon agriculture contributing a nominal GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) of about 0.319 lakh crore rupees to India’s economy.…