NPF farmers' wing to undertake statewide inquiry tour across Nagaland

Swu stated that the CFW will be submitting their reports to the government and assessing what best can be done for the farming community.

Swu said the CFW intends to continue visiting villages hosting crop-based festivals and agricultural celebrations in the future.

Nguto Assumi said the initiative aims to encourage farmers to adopt progressive and scientific farming practices while preserving traditional systems.

Chikrokroyo Kezo said the tour would also help farmers access information on government schemes, seeds and saplings through coordination with departments.

On modern farming, Swu said the shift from traditional jhum cultivation would require collective decision-making involving both the government and local communities, while stressing that jhum remains deeply linked to Naga culture and identity.

Swu appreciated the government's efforts in promoting agriculture through distribution of seeds, saplings, farm tools and identification of crop clusters, while also highlighting challenges such as the ageing farming population and climate change. He said younger generations are increasingly moving away from farming toward white-collar jobs, adding that farmers must adopt climate-resilient crops and farming methods to cope with unpredictable weather conditions.

The NPF's farmers' wing announced a statewide tour to engage directly with farming communities across Nagaland to understand ground realities and to highlight successful agricultural practices and initiatives. The tour aims to identify and acknowledge successful Naga farmers, promote agricultural initiatives, and interact with Krishi Vigyan Kendras, agricultural and allied departments, and field officers.