ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region is Celebrating Golden Jubilee Year 2024-2025
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Dr. Lahar Jyoti Bordoloi Senior Scientist & Head : 7085175664 : laharjyoti73@gmail.com |
ICAR- KVK Kiphire (Nagaland) was established on 7th September 2017 under the administrative control of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya under ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone-VII, Umiam, Meghalaya for testing location specific technologies developed by research Institute/Agricultural Universities for large scale demonstration with the capacity building/skill development for farmers, farm women, rural youths, school drop outs and extension functionaries in the district. |
| Vision: | Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture. |
| Mission: | Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective. |
| Mandate: | Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development (TADA-CD) |
Subject Matter Specialist
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Dr. N. Khumdemo Ezung Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) : 8414887190 : ezungkhumdemo@gmail.com |
KVK Activities
- Baseline survey to identify and inventorize technology, extension and training needs of the operational area.
- On Farm Testing (OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies in various farming situations.
- Out scaling of the promising technologies through Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) to showcase their specific and quantifiable benefits in actual farmer’s field condition.
- Capacity development through conduct of need based training programs for various target groups viz., farmers, rural youths, extension functionaries etc
- Developing and organizing non-formal educational programmes by way of field days, farm visits, farmers fair, radio talk, Farm Science clubs etc. as the follow up information support to training courses.
- Function as a knowledge and resource centre by developing and maintaining the campus farms and demonstration units on scientific lines as the facilities for providing work experience to the trainees as also disseminating the latest technical knowhow.
- Providing added training facilities in the areas for home making and nutrition education for rural community.
- Being located in the only Aspirational District of the state of Nagaland, KVK, Kiphire is closely involved in all special the programs of the GOI and NITI AYOG earmarked for the district in close collaboration with the line departments and the district administration.
- Conduct frontline extension programmes and provide farm advisories using ICT and other media on varied subjects of interest to farmers.
- Data documentation, characterization and strategic planning of farming practices
Thrust Areas
- Location specific integrated farming system (IFS) model for enhancing system productivity, soil health, ecosystem services and also as a tool against Jhum cultivation.
- Adequate and efficient soil priming as a tool for better utilization of the rich native pool of soil nutrients.
- Popularization of HYVs of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables to increase cropping intensity.
- Scientific livestock management with appropriate housing, feeding, breeding and health management.
- Round the year production of maize- the most prominent crop of the district in rotation with legume.
- Enhancing productivity of French bean (Kholar)- the ODOP crop of the district.
- Promotion of homestead farming based production system.
- In situ generation of organic inputs through utilization of vermicomposting and enriched composting technologies.
- Promotion of organic farming and Natural farming practices.
- Enhancing rabi season productivity of the district through efficient utilization of ‘Jalkund’ technology.
- Creation of much in need facilities such as maize crusher (for making pig feed), oil expeller, millet processing unit etc.
- Promotion of oilseed sector through mass scale awareness, training and demonstration
- Capacity building programme for rural youth and women through vocational training
- Formation of Selp Help Group (SHG), Farmers Club, Kisan Gosthi, Commodity Interest Group (CIGs), Farmers Interest Group (FIGs) and FPOs
Acheivements
AS per the mandates, KVK Kiphire is working at the grassroot level for upliftment of the farming community in particular and the society in general through its various activities. The major areas of training include scientific crop production, soil health and fertility management through organic and INM practices, integrated pest and disease Management, integrated farming system (IFS), crop diversification, processing and value addition, scientific livestock management, in situ resource generation through composting technologies, organic and natural farming etc.In order to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems, On Farm Trials(OFT) were conducted on the farmers’ field under the thematic areas of varietal evaluation, integrated farming systems, organic and integrated nutrient management, value addition, storage techniques, farm machineries, etc.
To demonstrate the production potential of newly released technologies on the farmers’ fields at various locations, technologies were demonstrated on crop production technologies, nutrient management technologies, integrated farming system module, homestead farming based production system, scientific animal husbandry, backyard poultry and pig farming etc.
The major extension activities include Diagnostic visits, Exposure visits, Scientists visit to farmers’ field, Kisan Mela, Animal Health Camps, Field Days, Exhibitions, Advisory services, TV/ Radio Talks, Celebration of important days, Film Show, Self Help Group Convenors Meeting, Method demonstrations, Kisan Goshthis, Mahila Mandal Convenors Meetings, distribution of extension literature like technical bulletins, leaflets, pamphlets, folders, etc.
Apart from the mandated activities, KVK Kiphire is also involved in many other projects and Flagship programmes like Biotech KISAN Hub project, pilot project under CM corpus fund (Aspirational District Program), NADEP project under Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan (KKA), PKVY scheme, Nutri-sensitive Agricultural Resources and Innovation (NARI), Knowledge Systems and Homestead Management of Agriculture in Tribal Areas (KSHMTA), Swachhta Action Plan (SAP), Tribal Sub-Plan programme (TSP), Farmers’ Outreach Programme on Natural Farming etc.
The KVK Kiphire has also established linkages with other departments /agencies also like, VPKAS, Almora, IIHR, Benhgaluru, ,IARI, New Delhi, CRIDA, Hyderabad, , IIPR, Kanpur, IISR, Kerala, SBI, NBHM, NABARD, ATMA and other line departments of state etc.
KVK Kiphire is also engaged in conducting special programmes viz., World Soil Day, Rashtriya Kisan Diwas International Women’s Day, Poshan Maah, World Environment Day, Swachhta Pakhwada etc.
On Farm Testings (OFTs) conducted so far:
| Sl. No. | Title |
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| 1 | Performance of field pea var. Prakash in rice-pea system in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 2 | Performance of rice var. Pusa Sugand-5 and toria var. TS-38 in rice-toria cropping system in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 3 | Performance of field pea var. Aman under rice-pea system in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 4 | Performance of greengram var. Pratap under maize based intercropping in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 5 | Performance trial on medium duration maize var. HQPM 5 in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 6 | Performance of medium duration maize var. RCM-75 and RCM-76 as compared to local maize in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 7 | Performance of seed treatment of maize with biofertilizer (Azotobacter and PSB) @ 250 g/10 kgs seed in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 8 | Performance trial on management of storage pest in maize and rajmah through hermatic storage bag |
| 9 | Performance trial on dual purpose poultry breed vanaraja in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 10 | Performance trial on broccoli var. KTS-1 under polyhouse and open condition at Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 11 | Performance trial on potato var. Kufri Kanchan in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 12 | Performance of trial on Naga Mircha under open and poly house condition in Kiphire, Nagaland |
| 13 | Performance of trial on biofortified pearlmillet var. Dhanashakti (ICTP-8203 Fe) in Kiphire, Nagaland |
| 14 | Performance trial on garlic varieties VL Garlic 1 and VL Lasun 2 in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 15 | Performance trial on White Pekin and Khaki Campbell in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
| 16 | Performance trial on management of FAW in maize in Kiphire District, Nagaland |
Front line demonstrations (FLDs) conducted so far:
| Sl. No. | Title | No./ Area/ No. of beneficiaries |
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| Year 2018 | ||
| 1 | Popularization of seed treatment of maize with biofertilizer (Azotobacter) @ 250 g/10 kgs seed | 100 |
| 2 | Popularization of field pea var-Prakash in rice-pea system | 20 |
| 3 | Popularization of garden pea var-Arkel in rice-pea system | 20 |
| Year 2019 | ||
| 1 | Popularization of seed treatment of maize with biofertilizer (Azotobacter) @ 250 g/10 kgs seed | |
| 2 | Popularization of vanaraja in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | |
| 3 | Popularization of field pea var-Aman in rice-pea system | |
| 4 | Popularization of vermicomposting in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | |
| Year 2020 | ||
| 1 | Popularization of medium duration maize var. RCM-76 at Kiphire, Nagaland | 10 farmers in 1 ha area |
| 2 | Popularization of vermicomposting using lowcost vermibed in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 45 |
| 3 | Popularization of field pea var. Aman in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 6 |
| 4 | Popularization of toria pea var. TS-38 in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 11 |
| 5 | Popularization of poultry breed vanaraja in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 339/3500 chicks |
| Year 2021 | ||
| 1 | Popularization of potato variety Kufri Kanchan | 16 |
| 2 | Popularization of medium duration maize var. HQPM 5 in Kiphire, Nagaland | 10 |
| 3 | Popularization of field pea var. Aman in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 42 |
| 4 | Popularization of poultry breed vanaraja in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 117 |
| 5 | Popularization of vermicomposting using lowcost vermibed in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 14 |
| 6 | Popularization of safe storage of storage pest using Hermatic bag | 300 |
| 7 | Popularization of lowcost water harvesting structure, Jalkund | 5 |
| Year 2022 | ||
| 1 | Popularization of medium duration maize var. RCM-76 at Kiphire, Nagaland | 16 |
| 2 | Popularization of medium duration maize var. HQPM 5 in Kiphire, Nagaland | 10 |
| 3 | Popularization of vermicomposting using lowcost vermibed in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 14 |
| 4 | Popularization of poultry breed vanaraja in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 117 |
| 5 | Popularization of lowcost water harvesting structure, Jalkund | 5 |
| Year 2021 | ||
| 1 | Popularization of medium duration maize var. RCM-76 at Kiphire, Nagaland | 10 |
| 2 | Popularization of medium duration maize var. HQPM 5 in Kiphire, Nagaland | 10 |
| 3 | Popularization of poultry breed vanaraja in Kiphire, District, Nagaland | 117 |
| 4 | Popularization of toria variety TS 67 in Kiphire, Nagaland | 4000 chicks |
| 5 | Popularization of biofortified pearlmillet var. Dhanashakti (ICTP-8203 Fe) in Kiphire, Nagaland | 19 |
| 6 | Popularization of lowcost water harvesting structure, Jalkund | 5 |
| 7 | Popularization of field pea variety IPFD 10-12 in Kiphire, Nagaland | 107 |
Projects implemented so far:
| 1 | Feed making unit funded by District Administration under Chief Ministers Corpus Fund for aspirational District |
| 2 | Pig breeding unit funded by District Administration under Chief Ministers Corpus Fund for aspirational District |
| 3 | Oil expeller unit funded by District Administration under NITI Aayog Aspirational District Special Grants |
| 4 | Custom Hiring Centre funded by District Administration under NITI Aayog Aspirational District Special Grants |
| 5 | Soybean cultivation funded by District Administration under NITI Aayog Aspirational District Special Grants |
| 6 | Millet Processing Units funded by District Administration under NITI Aayog Aspirational District Special Grants |
| 7 | Expansion of activities of Biotech KISAN Hub in selected seven aspirational districts of North East States funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, DBT |
| 8 | Promotion of backyard poultry farming with improved breed/variety at Kiphire Aspirational District funded by TSP |
| 9 | Promotion of backyard piggery for livelihood security at Kiphire Aspirational District funded by TSP |
| 10 | NARI (Nutri-Sensitive Agricultural Resources and Innovation) Project |
| 11 | Knowledge Systems and Homestead Agriculture Management in Tribal Areas (KSHAMTA) |
| 12 | Implementation of NADEP project during Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan |
| 13 | Implementation of PKVY scheme |
| 14 | Swachhta Action Plan program |
| 15 | Out scaling of Natural Farming project through KVK’s |
| 16 | District Agro-Meteorology Unit (DAMU) funded by IMD |
Publications of KVK, Kiphire
| A. Research Papers | ||||
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| Sl. No | Title | Journal | Year of publication | Authors |
| 1 | Weed growth and nutrient uptake in organically managed rice and maize as affected by nitrogen management and live mulching with cowpea | Indian Journal of Agriculture Research | 2018 | N. Khumdemo Ezung1, J.K. Choudhary2, J.C. Das3, Noyingthung Kikon*4 and Rukuosietuo Kuotsu5 |
| 2 | Crop and Weed Growth in Direct-Seeded Rice Cultivars as affected by Different Weed Management Practices under Rainfed Conditions of Nagaland, India | International Journal of current microbiology and applied sciences | 2018 | Noyingthung Kikon1, T. Gohain1, N. Khumdemo Ezung2 and T. Angami3* |
| 3 | Efficacy of Organically Managed Cropping System in Improvement of Soil Health in NE Hill Region | International Journal of current microbiology and applied sciences | N. Khumdemo Ezung1, J.K. Choudhary1, K. Kurmi1, Noyingthung Kikon2* and Moasunep3 | |
| 4 | Study on Maize-Sesamum Cropping System as Influenced by Weed and Organic Nutrient Management on Yield and Soil Health under Rainfed Condition of North East India | International Journal of current microbiology and applied sciences | 2019 | Moasunep1, J.K. Choudhary2 and N. Khumdemo Ezung3* |
| 5 | Study on Growth and Yield of Upland Terrace Rice As Affected By Different Levels of Nitrogen and Spacing in Kiphire District, Nagaland of NE India | International Journal of current microbiology and applied sciences | 2019 | N. Khumdemo Ezung* and Tiatula Jamir |
| 6 | Economics of Pea-Oat Intercropping System as Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences | 2019 | Khumlo Levish Chongloi1 , K.K. Sharma2 and N. Khumdemo Ezung3 * |
| 7 | Comparative study on rice and maize based cropping system as influenced by Organic nutrient management in hill areas of NE India | International Journal of Current Advanced Research | 2019 | N.Khumdemo Ezung1 J.K.Choudhary2 and Tiatula Jamir3 |
| 8 | Response on Growth and Yield of Maize as Affected by Different Intercropping Systems under Rubber Plantation in Hill Areas of Nagaland | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences | 2019 | K. Samuel Sangtam1*, N. Khumdemo Ezung2 and Tiatula Jamir3 |
| 9 | Study on growth, yield and economics in maize as influenced by different levels of nitrogen applied through vermicompost and spacing in hill areas of north east india | Journal of soil and crops | 2019 | N. Khumdemo Ezung1 and Tiatula Jamir2 |
| 10 | Response on Growth and Yield of Maize as Affected by Different Intercropping Systems under Rubber Plantation in Hill Areas of Nagaland | International Journal of current microbiology and applied sciences | 2019 | K. Samuel Sangtam1*, N. Khumdemo Ezung2 and Tiatula Jamir3 |
| 11 | Performance of rice and maize based cropping systems as influenced by organic nitrogen, weed and phosphorus management in hill areas of north east India | Journal of soil and crops | 2020 | N. Khumdemo Ezung1, J. K. Choudhary2, Tiatula Jamir3 and Moasunep4 |
| 12 | Population Dynamics of Citrus Leaf Miner (Phyllocnistis citrella) and its Relationship with Seasonal Flush Emergence | Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences | 2020 | Tiatula Jamir1 and N Khumdemo Ezung2 |
| 13 | Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Content and Uptake in Maize and Sesamum Crops as Influenced by the Weeding and Organic Nutrient Application under Rainfed Maize-Sesamum Sequence | Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences | 2020 | Moasunep1, J K Choudhary2 and N Khumdemo Ezung3 |
| 14 | Performance of Greengram as Influenced by Different Levels of Vermicompost + Rhizobium and Spacing on Growth, Yield and Economics under Upland Terrace Condition of North East India | Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences | 2020 | N Khumdemo Ezung1, M Ben Yanthan2 , D J Rajkhowa3 and Tiatula Jamir4 |
| 15 | Non-herbicidal Weed and Organic Nutrient Management in Maize under Rainfed Maize-Sesamum Cropping Sequence | Current Agriculture Research Journal | 2020 | Moasunep1, Choudhary, J.K.2 and N. Khumdemo Ezung3 |
| 16 | Study on economics of cropping systems as influenced by organic nutrient management in hilly areas of ne region | Journal of Soils and Crops | 2021 | N. Khumdemo Ezung1, J.K. Choudhary2 and Tiatula Jamir3 |
| 17 | Study on economics of cropping systems as influenced by organic nutrient management in hilly areas of NE region | Journal of Soils and Crops | 2021 | N. Khumdemo Ezung1, J.K. Choudhary2 and Tiatula Jamir3 |
| B. Other Publications: | ||||||
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| State | Name of KVK | Category | Topic | Year of Publication | Authors | Journal/Publisher |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Manual/ Bulletins | Training manual on Skill development programme for Mushroom Grower | 2019 | E. Lireni Kikon, N. Khumdemo Ezung, Jyotish Barman, Rajesha g. and d.J. Rajkhowa | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Manual/ Bulletins | Impact of Biotech KISAN expansion project on entrepreneurship development through cluster-based pig farming in seven Aspirational districts of North Eastern States | 2019 | Division of Animal and fishery Sciences ICAR research Complex for NEH region, Umiam | Division of Animal and fishery Sciences ICAR research Complex for NEH region, Umiam |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Manual/ Bulletins | Report on implementation of Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan at Aspirational district, Kiphire, Nagaland1st June – 25th December, 2018 | 2019 | N. Khumdemo Ezung, R. SantsuKithan H. ToluviAyemi, D. J. Rajkhowa, Abhijit Mitra | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Manual/ Bulletins | Technology Assessment Through On Farm Trials for Kiphire District Nagaland | 2023 | N. Khumdemo Ezung, D.J.Rajkhowa, H. Kalita, Tiatula Jamir, Temjenna Jamir and Litekhing Sangtam | HoRC, ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| C. Popular Articles | ||||||
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Crop rotation towards sustaining agriculture | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | On farm Trial on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) under Wokha District | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Weed management | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Acid Soils and its Management | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Alder based Agro-forestry system | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Eat pumkin, stay healthy | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Integrated Farming System: Institutional Support Systems and Ways to Revitalize | 2022 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Popular article | Role of Livestock based Integrated Farming System for enhancing the farmers’ income | 2022 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | The Morung Express |
| D. Extension Folders | ||||||
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Cabbage cultivation | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Z James Kikon, Dr. Tiatula Jamir, E.LireniKikon | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Cultivation practices of rapeseed and mustard | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Z James Kikon, Dr.Tiatula Jamir, E.LireniKikon | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Cultivation of Maize (Zea mays L.) | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Z James Kikon, Dr.Tiatula Jamir, E.LireniKikon | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Jalkund, Low cost rain water harvesting structure | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Z James Kikon, Dr.Tiatula Jamir | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Organic French bean Kheti Kuria | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Z James Kikon, Dr.Tiatula Jamir | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Organic package and practices of Naga King chilli (Capsicum chinense) | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Dr.Tiatula Jamir, E.LireniKikon | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Organic production of French bean | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Z.James Kikon and Dr.Tiatula Jamir | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Rabbitry Management | 2019 | Dr.EbibeniNgullie, Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |
| Nagaland | Kiphire | Folders | Cauliflower Cultivation | 2019 | Dr. N.Khumdemo Ezung, Dr.Tiatula Jamir, E.LireniKikon | Joint Director ICAR for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre |