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Agriculture
New Zealand scientists bring kiwifruit expertise to Nagaland
✍️ Indianweekender
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:17 PM
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A team of New Zealand researchers arrived in Nagaland to share their knowledge on kiwifruit cultivation with local stakeholders.
A delegation of scientists from New Zealand landed in Nagaland this week with the objective of transferring their extensive experience in kiwifruit cultivation. The team, representing leading research institutions, plans to engage with state agricultural officials, research centres and local growers to discuss best practices for orchard establishment, pest management and post‑harvest handling.
During their visit, the experts will conduct field demonstrations and workshops aimed at adapting kiwifruit production techniques to the region's climate and soil conditions. They also intend to explore possibilities for joint research projects that could boost the commercial viability of the fruit in the North‑East.
The initiative reflects growing interest in diversifying Nagaland's horticultural portfolio and tapping into export‑oriented markets. Officials from the state agriculture department have welcomed the collaboration, noting its potential to generate new income streams for farmers.
If successful, the partnership could position Nagaland as a nascent kiwifruit growing region in India, complementing existing fruit crops and contributing to the state's agrarian development.
During their visit, the experts will conduct field demonstrations and workshops aimed at adapting kiwifruit production techniques to the region's climate and soil conditions. They also intend to explore possibilities for joint research projects that could boost the commercial viability of the fruit in the North‑East.
The initiative reflects growing interest in diversifying Nagaland's horticultural portfolio and tapping into export‑oriented markets. Officials from the state agriculture department have welcomed the collaboration, noting its potential to generate new income streams for farmers.
If successful, the partnership could position Nagaland as a nascent kiwifruit growing region in India, complementing existing fruit crops and contributing to the state's agrarian development.