The prize distribution ceremony for the State Level Exhibition-cum-Competition of Horticulture Produce was held on December 4 at Hortiscape, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima. The event began with a welcome address by Ayieno Hibo, Director of Horticulture, followed by a speech from the Special Guest, Akumla Chuba, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Horticulture Department.
In her address, Akumla highlighted the theme “Flowers and Vegetables”, noting that beauty and nourishment go hand in hand. She appreciated the hard work of the participants and encouraged everyone to bring beauty to their communities through horticulture.
Certificates and prizes were presented to the winners by Kelhousedeü Miachieo, SDHO Chiephobozou, and R Chumben Patton, AHO Kohima. The ceremony concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Kevilekho Usou, DHO Tseminyu.
The programme was chaired by Neisetuonuo Debbie, Deputy Director, Horticulture Department. This year, the Floral Galleria (Flower Show-cum-Competition) recorded 81 participants with 193 exhibits, while Kaleidoscope (Exhibition-cum-Competition of Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, and Exotic & Indigenous Vegetables and Spices) saw 133 participants showcasing 270 exhibits.
The judges for the competition included: Megokhono Meyase, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Wokha; E. Lireni Kikon, ACTO (Plant Protection), KVK Dimapur, ICAR Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani; Dr. Shisarenla Aier, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Kohima (Tseminyu) and Dr. Aabon Yanthan, Scientist (Horticulture), ICAR Research Complex, Nagaland Centre
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Results for Exhibits in the State Level Flower Show-cum-Competition at Hortiscape, Kisama
Category A: Ferns & Foliage (Indigenous and Exotic)–1st-T. Akumla Kichu; 2nd- Neingulienuo Suokrie and 3rd: Thunsheni Lotha
Consolations: N Asdangla, Longya and N. Asangla
Category B: Cacti & Succulents— 1st- Diezevonuo Suokhrie; 2nd: Janet Blossoms and 3rd: Suohienuo Keyho.
Consolations: Kevi Pienyu, Jessy Zashumo and Kevi Pienyu
Category C: Orchids (Indigenous)–1st: Adukro Chuse; 2nd: Meyieno; 3rd: Atono Zashumo
Consolations: Kevi Pienyu; Sotuno and Vibalie Zashumo
Category D: Orchids (Hybrid)— 1st: Anei Chuse; 2nd: T Akumla Kichu and 3rd: Vizhano
Consolations: Diezevonuo Suokhrie; Kevi Pienyu and Thejavi Chutso
Category E: Bonsai — 1st: Neisanuo Aneü; 2nd:Dr. Vizovol Mekro; 3rd: Khriebei Solo
Consolations: Medoneinuo Sanchu; Dr. Vizovol Mekro and Rokovotso Meyase
Category F: Perennial–1st: Rasino Sothu; 2nd Anei Chuse and 3rd- Vizano
Consolations: Atono Zashumo, Kevineinuo Khezhie and Asangla Jamir
Category G: Annuals & Biennials — 1st: Suohienuo Keyho; 2nd: Meyieno and 3rd: Neikhrietono Chuse
Consolations: Neivotsono Chuse; Vivonuo Khezhie and Meyieno
Flower Arrangement (Fresh):–1st – Medoneinuo Sanchu; 2nd- Kikruheno Solo and 3rd- Mhaleno
Consolations: Vilasienuo Ringa, Sabino and Dzuvisenuo Chuzho
Flower Arrangement (Dry): 1st- Rovino 2nd- Vilasienuo Ringa and 3rd- Anei Chuse
Consolations: Rovino, Dzuvisenou Chuzho and Mhaleno
Results for Exhibits in the State Level competition for Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, and Exotic & Indigenous Produce
Fruits:
Citrus: 1. Kerhiing SHG 2. Kenuno 3. Lucy
Consolations: Chumbenthung Murry, Zademo Ngullie, Kevilhou
Pineapple: 1. Pelelhunei-i Rino 2. Kevilhou 3. Ayieno
Consolations: Kelhoulenuo Yiese
Banana: 1. Kevimhokho Yietsu, 2.Thejangu, 3. Rebecca Tsopoe
Consolations: Aseno and Angule Kire
Kiwi: 1. Konzilo Lohe 2. Neisiehuno 3. Watila Zhasa
Consolations: Vinyuhunuo, Huvesa Medeo, Lhimewa
Vegetables:
Cabbage: 1. Neikhrietono 2. Akhrietso Nakhro 3. Mercy Zachumo
Consolations: Thenurovino and Kezha
Squash & Cucurbits: 1. Kerizono Nagi 2. Khronyite Lohe 3. Kenuno
Consolations: Apano Thapo, Neisa Zashumo and Kedoneino Kuotso
Pumpkin & Gourds: 1. Atono 2. Khriezovino Chuse 3. Khriezovino Chuse
Consolations: Zupenyi, Peleno and Visheir
Leafy vegetables: 1. Neikhrietono 2. Atono 3. Livikho
Consolations: Sisi Chuse, Vizolenu and Khriethono Kuotsu
Carrot, Radish, Knol-khol: 1. Kezha 2. Khokho 3. Neipfu-u Ngusanyu
Consolations: Savikhono, Akhrietso Nakhro and Meyieno Chuse
Legumes: 1.Kevi Chuse 2. Justin 3. Abu Chuse
Consolations: Savikhono, Khriekethonuo Yiese and Meyieno Chuse
Spices: –
Ginger & Turmeric: 1. Khokho 2. Alhouno Zashumo 3. Keviseno Ngusanyu
Consolations : Ongaro Lotha, Kedolhoutuo Kuotsu and Jano Zashumo
Large Cardamom: 1. Therovizo Zashumo 2. Sepelo 3. Memeno Zashumo
Consolations: Wepekha Wetsah, Mecicu and Vilhou Wetsah
Garlic, Leek & Onions: 1. Alevi Chutso 2. Abuno Chutso 3. Kezha
Consolations: Merino Yhokha, Jenny and Vilephre
Chive / Scallions (Khuvie): 1. Neingu 2. Khriekethonuo Yiese 3. Vibalie Zashumo
Consolations: Diezevonuo Suokhrie, Nunevinuo and Alhou
Exotic & Indigenous vegetables and spices:
Tree Tomato: 1. Zupenyi Kreo 2. Atono 3. Alile
Consolations: Lhivikho, Jessy Zashumo, Abu Chuse
Indigenous Vegetables & Spices: 1. Suko 2. Neipfu-u Ngusanyu 3. Ongaro Lotha
Consolations: Lichamo N. Lotha, Videvono Kuotsu and Neitono
