A state-of-the-art market access facility for coffee processing and storage, funded by the Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming Systems in the Northeast (FOCUS) program of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), was inaugurated on December 11 at Tsiesema Village.

Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha, District Project Officer, Land Resources Department, officiated the inauguration ceremony. The facility, established to enhance the market opportunities for tribal agricultural and allied cooperative societies, will be instrumental in processing and storing coffee collected from across Nagaland.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Tseikha emphasized the transformative impact of the facility on the livelihoods of tribal farmers. “This facility marks a significant step towards empowering the tribal farming community by improving their access to markets and enhancing the value of their produce,” he said.

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The event witnessed the presence of Tsiesema Village Council Chairman, members of the FOCUS IFAD team, and representatives of the cooperative society. The gathering expressed gratitude to FOCUS IFAD for their continued support in promoting sustainable agriculture and boosting rural livelihoods.

The new facility is expected to provide a critical boost to the local coffee industry, ensuring better quality control, storage, and market linkage for the region’s coffee growers.