Citrus sapling distribution programme held at Yisemyong horticulture farm

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• Ayieno Hibo with other officials during the citrus sapling distribution programme at the Horticulture Farm, Yisemyong.

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• DIMAPUR — The Department of Horticulture, in collaboration with M/s Green Cascade, Mokokchung, organised a citrus sapling distribution programme at the Horticulture Farm, Yisemyong, under Mokokchung district on May 30.
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• Ayieno Hibo, Director of Horticulture and the chief guest for the event, in her address, highlighted the department’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with the farming community, a DIPR report stated.
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• The director affirmed that the initiative not only promotes commercial citrus cultivation but also reinforces the department’s dedication to serving farmers.
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• Hibo emphasised that the department’s doors are always open for farmers, encouraging them to approach the department for support.
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• She further expressed hope for the farmers' progress, noting that the department's success is intrinsically linked to theirs.

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• District Horticulture Officer, Mokokchung, Dr. B Temjenmenla, appreciated the contribution of M/s Green Cascade in providing free citrus saplings to farmers from Longleng and Mokokchung districts.
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• She commended the generous gesture, expressing hope that the saplings distributed will bear fruits in the coming years, positively impacting the farmers’ livelihoods and the region’s horticultural growth.
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• A representative from M/s Green Cascade shared insights into the benefits of citrus cultivation. He emphasised that the main idea behind the saplings distribution initiative is to encourage farmers to enhance their livelihoods.
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• He urged the farming community not to limit their interactions with the department to seeking subsidies but also to seek technical knowledge and guidance, which are essential for sustainable farming progress.
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• A key highlight of the programme was the distribution of thousands of high-quality Khasi mandarin citrus saplings to 120 participating farmers from Longleng and Mokokchung.
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• The initiative, aimed at promoting commercial citrus cultivation, is expected to significantly benefit horticultural development and rural livelihoods across the region.
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• “The event also served as a vital platform for farmer engagement and knowledge sharing in horticultural practices, underscoring the collaborative efforts of the department, private stakeholders, and the farming community,” the report added.