The Indian Council of Agricultural Research -All India Coordinated Research Projects (ICAR-AICRP) on Soybean, SAS, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) organised a farmers’ training programme at Phishumi village under Zunheboto district on March 28, 2025 with the aim of uplifting the socio-economic status of tribal farmers in Nagaland through various soybean based interventions.

The programme was coordinated by the GB, Phishumi Village and a total of 56 farmers successfully attended the training, stated a press release from the organisers. It also informed that the event was chaired by Dr. Engrala Ao, Junior Scientist (Agronomy) who extended a warm welcome to the participants and highlighted the importance of soybean cultivation, emphasizing its potential beyond traditional fermented soybean products like Axone. It commenced with an invocation by Pastor, Phishumi Village followed by a brief remark from GB of the village.

In the technical session, Dr. Engrala delivered an informative presentation on the production technology of soybean and encouraged the farmers to practice line sowing with proper plant spacing.

Dr. Pezangulie Chakruno, Junior Scientist (Plant Pathology) educated the farmers on biological management of important pests and diseases of soybean crop.

Dr. Sibino Dolie (Technical Assistant) demonstrated the farmers on making of various value added products of soybean which was followed by farmer scientist interaction session and feedback from participants.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Pezangulie Chakruno, and distribution of agricultural inputs to the farmers.