Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Organic Farming:

• Nagaland is considered "organic by default" as traditional farming practices historically involved minimal use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.20
• The state has a very low consumption of agrochemicals (around 1.5 kg per hectare), providing a comparative advantage for organic farming.
• There's a significant push by the state government and agricultural agencies to promote and certify organic farming practices, aiming to position Nagaland as a hub for organic produce.21
• Schemes like the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for the North-East Region (MOVCD-NER) support this transition.22