Dr. Sukhato A Sema during the flagging-off programme of
transportation vehicle in Pughoboto town on Thursday.
- DIMAPUR — With an
aim to boost organic farming and improve logistical support for local farmers,
Dr. Sukhato A Sema, MLA of 13 Pughoboto Assembly Constituency, flagged off a
transportation vehicle for Pughoboto Organic Farmer Producer Company Limited
(FPC) during a programme held at VDB Hall in Pughoboto town on Thursday.
- The flag-off programme was held as part of the annual
general meeting of the farmer producer company under the Mission Organic Value
Chain Development for the North Eastern Region (MOVCD-NER), an update from Dr.
Sukhato stated.
- Speaking at the launch programme, Dr. Sema extended
gratitude to the chief minister and the advisor of Agriculture for their
visionary leadership and commitment to agricultural development, which led to
Pughoboto’s inclusion under MOVCD-NER Phase-IV. He emphasised the need for
farmers to transition to large-scale organic farming saying that logistical
challenges would no longer be a hindrance to their growth and market expansion.
- "The government is committed to empowering our farmers,
ensuring that they have all the necessary resources and support to expand their
production and reach new markets. With this transportation vehicle, our organic
produce will now have better access to consumers, both within and beyond
Nagaland," said Dr. Sema.
- He also highlighted various government schemes and
initiatives designed to benefit farmers and encouraged them to actively
participate in subsidy programmes, financial assistance schemes and training
sessions that would enhance their agricultural productivity.
- A key focus of his speech was on carbon credit programme, a
global initiative that incentivises eco-friendly and sustainable farming
practices. He elaborated on the pros and cons of the programme and urged the
farmers to explore the potential of earning carbon credits by adopting
climate-friendly agricultural methods.
- "We must embrace sustainability in farming, not just
for economic benefits but also for the preservation of our environment. The
carbon credit programme can open new financial avenues for our farmers while
promoting responsible farming practices," he added.
