DIMAPUR: The College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Jalukie, Peren, organised a one-day workshop on “Nari Shakti in Agriculture: Driving Zero-Waste Integrated Farming Systems in Nagaland” on October 15 to commemorate National Women Farmers’ Day.
The workshop was organised under the guidance of Dean Dr. I. Shakuntala and supported by the NEH scheme funded by ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It aimed to promote women’s participation in agriculture and raise awareness about sustainable, resource-efficient and integrated farming practices.
The programme featured expert lectures on women-led natural farming and sustainable livestock production. Assistant Professor, SAS Nagaland University, Medziphema, Dr. S. Debika Nongmaithem, delivered a lecture on “Women-Led Natural Farming through Jeevamrut Preparation,” highlighting natural farming practices and the effective utilisation of locally available resources.
Associate Professor at the college, Dr. T. Gyaneshori Devi, spoke on “Integrated Pig Farming System in Nagaland: A Sustainable Model for Hill Farmers,” emphasising the potential of integrated pig farming to improve productivity, promote resource recycling and enhance the livelihoods of farmers in hill areas.
The technical sessions were followed by a panel discussion involving experts from the college and officials from the Departments of Agriculture, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Fisheries, Government of Nagaland, in Peren district.
The discussion provided a platform to exchange views on practical strategies for promoting sustainable agriculture and strengthening integrated farming systems suited to the region.
A farm visit was also organised to provide participants with practical exposure to local farming practices and demonstrate resource-efficient and integrated farming approaches. Farmers, scientists and departmental officials interacted and discussed the application of sustainable agricultural practices in Nagaland’s hill farming systems.
A total of 13 farmers from Peren district, along with 19 officials and faculty members, participated in the workshop.
Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator of the project, Dr. Utarani Maibam, served as the organising secretary, while Professor and Head, Department of VSR, Dr. S. K. Maiti and Assistant Professor and Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Soya Rungsung, served as co-convenors and coordinated the programme.
The workshop highlighted the vital role of women farmers in agricultural development and underscored the importance of natural farming, integrated livestock production and efficient resource utilisation in building sustainable and resilient zero-waste farming systems in Nagaland. It also emphasised collaboration among farmers, researchers and government departments to advance inclusive and sustainable agricultural development in the region.
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