Agripreneurship offers diverse opportunities for rural youth across various sub-sectors, including agriculture and horticultural production, livestock, processing, and agricultural inputs. North East India is well-suited for cultivating various fruits and vegetables, including unique indigenous varieties with significant market potential. Traditionally cultivated in the Jhum fields, the Naga King Chilli, known throughout the world for its high pungency and pleasant aroma, is indigenous to the region. The popular turmeric landrace, Lakadong, from the West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya is renowned for its high curcumin content. Other crops, such as Khasi Mandarin, pineapple, cashew, tuber crops, and tree bean (Parkia species), also present abundant entrepreneurial opportunities in the region. This book provides scientific practices for cultivation, including the selection of good varieties, nutrient and agronomic management, pest and disease control measures, post-harvest management, and marketing strategies for each of the crops mentioned above. In the livestock sector, pig farming has long been an integral part of the socio-economic fabric of the region. Apart from some commercial broiler production, poultry farming in the region, including improved varieties of chicken, such as Vanaraja, Grampriya, and Srinidhi, is dominated by the unorganized sector in the form of small-scale backyard poultry farming. The North East is home to a rich diversity of fish species, including indigenous varieties like Rohu, Catla, and Mrigal, and holds potential for ornamental fish culture due to the presence of many colourful and exotic species. The book covers the most important and unique products of the North Eastern Region and provides much-needed information on good practices that are essential for sustaining a profitable agribusiness.
Dr. B. P. Singh, a seasoned academic and extension specialist with 27 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension. Currently, Dr. B.P. Singh is the Head of the Division of Technology Assessment and Capacity Building (DTAC) at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region in Umiam, Meghalaya. He holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Extension Education. His research expertise has guided 22 PG and Ph.D. students at ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, and he has published over 100 research papers in national and international journals. Dr. Singh has received numerous accolades for his outstanding work in extension education. He was awarded the prestigious Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar-2018 for Zone-III by ICAR and the Choudhary Charan Singh Samman (2022) for Outstanding Extension Work by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. In addition to his research and teaching credentials, Dr. Singh has developed several innovative educational resources, including 02 Mobile Apps, 06 Audio Educational Information, and 62 educational video films. His dedication to extension education has been recognized with the Young Scientist award and Fellow by Extension Professions Societies.
Dr. Anjoo Yumnam, Scientist, Agricultural Economics, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya has eight years of research and training experience in North-Eastern Hill Region of India in the field of agricultural marketing, value chain, climate change and production economics. She has authored more than 20 Nos. of publications including books, book chapters, research paper, bulletins, etc. She has been continuously working for the promotion and development of entrepreneurs in the Agribusiness sector for the region.
Dr. Pampi Paul, a scientist at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region in Umiam, Meghalaya, holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension. A graduate of the College of Agriculture in Tripura, she has completed both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal. Dr. Paul’s exceptional academic achievements culminated in securing the top rank in the ARS 2016 examination conducted by ICAR-ASRB. Her research focuses on critical issues related to food and nutritional security facing North-East India, gender disparity in agriculture and food systems. Dr. Paul has made significant contributions to the field, publishing over twenty research articles in prestigious national and international journals.
Dr. Aniruddha Roy, Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics has joined the Agricultural Research Service in 2010 and is presently working as a Senior Scientist & Principal Investigator, Agribusiness Incubation Centre at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. He is not only engaged in multifaceted research activities but also dedicatedly working for promotion of agribusiness ventures. Dr. Roy has served as a visiting scientist at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Brookings, USA for one year. He has promoted more than 25 agristartup in North-East India in different agro-ventures, besides promotion of Farmer Producer Companies. He has also received many awards and recognitions for his research and outreach activities.
Dr. N. Uttam Singh, Ph.D. in Statistics is working as a Senior Scientist at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. During his 15 years of service, he has applied his expertise extensively to agricultural research, contributing significantly to the understanding of complex data patterns and trends in the North-Eastern region of India. He has authored more than 40 research papers in national and international journals, along with other publications, such as books, book chapters, technical bulletins, etc. He has been recognized and awarded by various scientific societies for his outstanding contributions to agricultural research, statistical analysis, and human resource development.
1. Potential Agribusiness Opportunities for Rural Youth in Context to North Eastern India ...............................................................1 Aniruddha Roy, B.P. Singh, Uttam Singh, Anjoo Yumnam and Pampi Paul
2. Support and Service Providing Agencies for Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Allied Sectors in North East India...............................................................................................11 Pampi Paul, Anjoo Yumnam, B.P. Singh, N. Uttam Singh, A.Roy, M.B. Tengli and V.K. Mishra
3. Naga King Chilli (Naga Mircha): Good Agricultural Practices and Value Addition for Entrepreneurship Development .......................23 A. Seyie, A.W. Yanthan, H. Kalita, T. Angami, T.L. Bhutia, Ch. Premabati Devi, M. Bilashini Devi and V.K Verma
4. Turmeric: Production, Processing and Marketing Management for Entrepreneurship Development.......................................................33 M. Bilashini Devi, H.D. Talang, V.K. Verma, H. Rymbai, P. Raviteja, Rumki Sangma and P. Choudhuri
5. Tree Beans: Good Management Practices for the Entrepreneurship ....45 N. Raju Singh, B.P. Singh and N. Uttam Singh
6. Good Agricultural Practices of Tuber Crops and their Potentials in Entreprenurship Development for the Youth in North Eastern Region .............................................................53 H.D. Talang, P. Raviteja, M.B. Devi, H. Rymbai, V.K. Verma, G.T. Mawlong and S. Hazarika
7. Integrated Farming System: A Sustainable Entrepreneurship Model for Income and Employment Generation ..................................73 Badapmain Makdoh, Niraj Biswakarma, Rahul Saikia, Naorem Chanu Gulleibi, Dhiraj Pathak, Abishek Singh and Letngam Touthang
8. Good Agricultural Practices of Pineapple for Entrepreneurship Development.............................................................93 H. Rymbai, H.L. Devi, H.D. Talang, M.B. Devi and R. Teja
9. Fisheries Entrepreneurship: A Viable Entrepreneurship Opportunity for Youth in North East India..........................................103 S. Gojendro Singh, C. Debnath, T. Tayung, S.K. Das and P.H. Menaka Sharma
10. Good Management Practices of Pig Rearing for the Entrepreneurship Development in North Eastern Region...................115 Atokali Sumi, Akriti Anna, Apanai Celina, Rahul Katiyar, Jayanta Chamuah,Vinay Singh, H. Kalita and Mahak Singh
11. Potential of Poultry Entrepreneurship for Income and Employment Generation in North Eastern Hill Region ......................137 S. Doley, B. Sailo, Vijay Kumar and Lalhruaipuii
12. Good Agricultural Practices for the Ginger Entrepreneurship........... 149 M. Bilashini Devi, V.K. Verma, H.D. Talang, H. Rymbai, P. Raviteja, Rumki Sangma and P. Choudhuri
13. Seizing Entrepreneurial Potential: Fruit and Vegetable Processing for Youths in North East India ..........................................161 Kabita C. Sarma, Saurabh Sarma, Bijoy Chhetri, Yogisharadhya R., Sunil Doley and B.P Singh
14. Good Agricultural Practices for the Entrepreneurship Development in Cashew .....................................................................183 H.D. Talang, M.B. Devi, P. Raviteja, Kamni P. Biam, H. Rymbai, V.K. Verma and S. Hazarika
15 Exploring Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the Floriculture Industry in North Eastern Region of India..........................................197 P. Raviteja, H.D. Talang, M.B. Devi, H. Rymbai, V.K, Verma, S. Hazarika and B.P. Singh
16. Potentials of Fruits and Vegetables Entrepreneurship in North Eastern Hill Region...............................................................211 Lobsang Wangchu and Thejangulie Angami
17. Khasi Mandarin: A Potential Entrepreneurship Venture for the Rural Youth in NEH Region....................................................225 Utpal Barua, M.S. Bora and B.K.D. Borah
18. Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Duck Farming in North East India ..................................................................................249 Moloy S. Baruah, M. Mokidul Islam and B.P. Singh
19. Goat Production for Sustainable Livelihood and Enhancing Farmers’ Income: With Special Reference to North Eastern Region..........................................................................261 A.K. Dixit, M.K. Chatli and Mahak Singh
