Advisor Mhathung Yanthan with others during the visit to Kigwema village on June 3.
Morung Express news
Kohima | June 3
Advisor for Agriculture, Government of Nagaland Mhathung Yanthan today visited Kigwema village and toured various fields and interacted with local farmers.
He was accompanied by senior officers from the Directorate of Agriculture and Kohima District office.
According to his team and department officials his visit was aimed to examine the practical and efficient use of various agricultural machinery.
During the interaction, farmers also got the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the Advisor. Advisor Yanthan observed the impact of different agricultural tools on productivity and listened to farmer’s issues.
He also attended to issues like input supply, and farm road accessibility and discussions also covered market access, pest management, and sustainable farming practices.
The Advisor iterated ongoing efforts to improve agricultural infrastructure and emphasized the importance of such field visits in shaping policies that reflect farmers' actual needs. The visit also highlighted the government's commitment to addressing grassroots-level issues and fostering direct communication with the farming community and this proactive approach is expected to inform future agricultural initiatives and strengthen the sector in the region.
