Farming and Trade in Nagaland
Nagaland grows rice on terraces and jhum fields, and is known for king chilli (raja mircha, GI-tagged), ginger, pineapple, oranges and tree tomato. Most farming is traditional and largely organic.
Nagaland's farmers combine terraced rice (notably in Phek and Kohima districts) with jhum, or shifting cultivation, on the hill slopes, growing rice, maize, millets, chillies and vegetables together. The famous Naga king chilli (raja mircha), one of the world's hottest, has a GI tag and is sold fresh, dried and as pickle. Ginger, cardamom, oranges, pineapple and tree tomato are important cash crops, and Dimapur is the state's main trading town and rail link.
Produce is sold through local markets in Dimapur and Kohima and through traders to Assam.
Crops of Nagaland
Tap a crop for its Nagaland trade guide: districts, season, markets, government buying and buyers.
| Crop | Main districts in Nagaland |
|---|---|
| Non-Basmati Rice | Dimapur, Peren, Mon, Wokha |
| Ginger | Peren, Wokha, Dimapur |
| Kiwi | Phek, Zunheboto |
Major Markets
State Agencies and Boards
Agricultural Universities and Research
Each district also has a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for farmer training and advice.
Exports from Nagaland
Farm exports from Nagaland usually move through Through Guwahati and Kolkata. Exporters register with APEDA or the relevant commodity board and follow residue and quality rules of the buying country.
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