Mhathung Yanthan and others during the inauguration of Dziiii FPO Collection Centre at Gariphema on September 6. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 6
Nagaland’s agriculture advisor Mhathung Yanthan today inaugurated the collection centre of Dzüü Farmer Producer Organization at Gariphema village in Kohima district.
This collection centre was constructed under the project of Fostering Climate-resilient Upland Farming Systems (FOCUS) Nagaland, Government of Nagaland as part of Market Access Facility.
Addressing the gathering, Yanthan called upon the farmers not to look for short term benefit but for sustainable and long term gain in agricultural activities.
Asking the farmers to reduce their hunt for subsidy, he challenged the farmers to be serious and focus on agricultural-based economic growth.
He maintained that agriculture activity can help boost the state's economy including employment generation.
The Advisor also stressed on the need to get acquainted with the modern agricultural technologies for productive and sustainable agriculture.
He urged upon the farmers to adopt surplus production models, assuring that the agriculture department is there to assist marketing strategy.
Yanthan informed that the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has been focussing on agri-based enterprise and urged the farmers to get maximum benefit from Chief Minister Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI).
CMMFI scheme aims to enhance farmers' income by increasing investment in agriculture and allied sector, improving agri-marketing networks and infrastructure.
Further, he wanted to see that Dzüü FPO become a vibrant and robust engine for economic growth.
Asking the member to stay united and help each other, he assured that the government will assist them in every possible manner.
Kekhrieletuo Yhome, District Agriculture Officer (DAO), Kohima also addressed the gathering and asked the Dzüü FPO to make the best use of the provided facility.
Dzüü FPO comprises of around 400 members from five villages- Gariphema, Gariphema Basa, Dihoma, Kijumetouma and Seiyha Phesa.
Dzüü FPO collection centre will facilitate storage of agricultural products (mostly Ginger) for marketing.
Later, the department of agriculture distributed five each Power tiller and Brush cutter including 2 water pump to Dzüü FPO.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Dzüü FPO chairman Pukhato Kire. Viketoulie, assistant pastor, CRC Gariphema invoked God’s blessings while Kekhrie Society Gariphema presented special number.
Gariphema Village Council chairman Vibeilietuo Kets proposed vote of thanks.
C. Peter Yanthan, Director, Agriculture Nagaland and several other officials from agriculture department and FOCUS-IFAD team also attended the programme.
