The Northeast has always played by its own rules. Its hills are steep, its farms are small, and its farmers have survived for generations on instinct and tradition. Now, one minister wants science to finally catch up to them — on their terms. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of EARITA 2026 at the North Eastern … Read more
What if the most promising career option in Arunachal Pradesh isn’t a government job — but a farm? That question is quietly gaining traction across the state, and one woman in Lower Siang district is living proof that the land itself can pay. The Woman Behind the Farm Dajum Kena, wife of former minister late … Read more
Nobody talks about Jemeithang much. Maybe it’s time they did. Tucked away in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, this small block made quiet news on July 17 when 54 farmers gathered for a one-day training programme on oyster and shiitake mushroom cultivation. Among them, a good number were women — members of local Self-Help … Read more
Itanagar’s farm sector just got a major shot in the arm. The Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) inked a formal memorandum of understanding with NABARD Consultancy Services Private Limited (NABCONS) on July 16 — a move that could reshape how agricultural schemes are actually delivered to farmers on the ground. What the MoU Is … Read more
