Kohima, December 14 (MExN): Advisor Horticulture Mhathung Yanthan visited various farms of Gariphema village and interacted with the farmers accompanied by Director and Mission Director (MIDH) Dr R Elithung Lotha, DHO Kohima Ayieno Hibo, DPO LRD Dr Menuosetuo Tseikha and team member NBHM, Kohima in-charge Neilazonuo Terhüja on December 14. Mhathung in his address expressed the interest and vision of the PDA Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to facilitate integrated farming of all Agri and Allied Departments to uplift Village and Rural economy. He also stressed on the need for Value Added Marketing and that the Department is focusing to create market for Nagaland farm products. The team visited the Popular Lime and Orange farms of the Shürhi Farmer Society, Gariphema led by the society's President Pukhato Kire. The team also visited Coffee and Avocado Plantations. The programme and interaction was initiated by Vibeilietuo Kets, President Northern Angami Chükehie Society.
