An ambitious agroforestry initiative that could potentially benefit more than 50,000 farmers across Northeast India is beginning to take shape, with experts, researchers and development practitioners coming together to chart a roadmap for sustainable rural growth.
Minister in-charge Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Ampareen Lyngdoh on Tuesday announced the government's decision to create more awareness on the importance of crop insurance for farmers in Meghalaya.
Aiming to support farmers in the Horticulture sector, CM Farm+ Inputs Distribution programme was held at Multi Facility Hall, Bakrapara, Resubelpara, North Garo Hills on Tuesday.
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited Laitkynsew village in East Khasi Hills district, where she interacted with members of Self Help Groups (SHGs), Lakhpati Didis and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), applauding their contributions to rural transformation.
The state government has signed a strategic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bengaluru-based Mother India Farms to scale up exports of certified organic produce, beginning with the Kew variety pineapple.
Cabinet Minister and local MLA Marcuise N. Marak on Saturday hailed Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma’s economic roadmap for Meghalaya, reaffirming government efforts to transform the state into a ₹90,000-crore ($10 billion) economy.
Resubelpara, June 26: A new agricultural chapter is unfolding in North Garo Hills, as a recent field day highlighted the significant potential of groundnut...
In the wake of renewed violence targeting farmers, the Manipur government announced the deployment of security personnel in vulnerable farming areas across the state to ensure the safety of cultivators.
As heavy to very heavy rainfall continues to sweep across Assam, Meghalaya, and other Northeastern states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued urgent agrometeorological advisories to protect crops, livestock, and infrastructure. Farmers in flood-prone districts have been asked to postpone rice transplanting, halt sowing activities, and ensure proper drainage in standing crop areas to mitigate losses from waterlogging and soil erosion.
