Farmers Fair-cum-Kisan Gosthi to Promote Sustainable Agriculture Organised at ICAR-KVK, Phek

24 March 2026, Nagaland

ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Phek (ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland) under ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone VII, Umiam, successfully organized a Farmer’s Fair-cum-Kisan Gosthi on “Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development” at Phusachodu village in Phek district today in collaboration with ICAR–Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora.

The Chief Guest, Shri Kudecho Khamo, Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, Government of Nagaland, stressed the importance of sustainable agriculture for food security and rural prosperity. He encouraged adoption of improved technologies, soil health management, and integration of livestock. He also highlighted opportunities in MSMEs and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture, while appreciating the efforts of ICAR-KVK Phek in empowering farmers.

The role of KVKs in promoting climate-resilient agriculture was highlighted, along with their efforts in encouraging value addition, post-harvest processing, and packaging of horticultural crops. Farmers were also sensitized to the importance of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA) in safeguarding farmers’ rights and conserving indigenous seed diversity.

A key highlight of the programme was the experience-sharing session by farmers from various villages, including Phusachodu, K. Basa, Kikruma, Thipuzu, Pfutseromi, and Porba. Representatives shared their challenges, innovations, and success stories, fostering peer learning and motivating others to adopt improved agricultural practices. During the technical session, experts from ICAR-IVRI Research Station, Bengaluru, KVK Phek, and ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Porba, delivered the talks on various topics.

An interactive session enabled farmers to address their queries with scientists. Vegetable seed kits developed by KVK were also distributed to farmers to promote improved agricultural practices. The initiative is expected to contribute significantly towards sustainable agricultural development and improved livelihoods in Phek district.

(Source: ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Phek -ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland)