Spices Board, Kohima, organises regional seminar on large cardamom, king chilli and ginger at Thipuzu village.
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DIMAPUR — The Field Office of Spices Board, Kohima, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, organised a regional seminar on large cardamom, king chilli and ginger at Thipuzu village, Phek district, on December 11.
The technical sessions covered nursery management of large cardamom, plantation establishment, pests and disease management of large cardamom, king chilli, and ginger, delivered by David Ng, officer-in-charge, Spices Board, Kohima, an update stated.
Ariba Anar, state coordinator NERAMAC, a CPSE under the Ministry for Development of North-Eastern Region (MDoNER), spoke on post-harvest management aspects and marketing of these spices.
A total of 85 progressive growers from the village attended the seminar.
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Another market linkage programme on large cardamom and king chilli (Naga mircha- a GI-tagged crop) was organised at Chozuba town, Phek district, December 12.
David. Ng highlighted the activities and programmes of Spices Board and explained on the export trends and export potential of spices from the region.
Ariba Anar spoke on proper techniques of drying, packaging and grading to meet domestic and international demands.
He also stressed on the market interventions including sourcing of spices, procurement and retail marketing to encourage entrepreneurs as a means to promote and utilise local produce.
A total of 37 members from Sekrunuzu Organic Spices & Agro Producer Co. Ltd., local food processor, spice dealers and progressive farmers attended the programme.