Dimapur, March 26 -- The Spices Board of India conducted a state-level seminar and market linkage programme on spices in Dimapur to promote spice cultivation and strengthen market linkages in the North Eastern Region.
Addressing the gathering on Wednesday as the Special Guest, Razouvolie Dozo, Additional Secretary, Department of Horticulture, Nagaland, said despite years of discussions and deliberations, market linkages in Nagaland continue to remain weak and largely unstructured across various crops, including spices, cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
He observed that while the state has favourable soil, suitable climatic conditions, and hardworking farmers, the real challenge lies not in production but in marketing and creating sustainab...