\nA team of 12 farmers led by team leader Dr. Moa Walling, DHO Tuensang and three other officials are presently participating in seminars, showcasing various products and are also competing with other states in the exhibition and competition for floral arrangements, fruits, flower, condiments and spices and product preparation.
\nIn cut flower competition state horticulture department was adjudged second for Lilium flower, second position in dry flower arrangement, and states\u2019 ginger was adjudged third position in spices and condiments competition.
\nAccording to team leaders, more than thousand people visited the exhibition stall where horticulture products ranging from spices, flowers- fresh and dry, fruits and vegetables are on display. Progressive farmers have also been interacting with visitors\u2019 and stake holders who have shown interests especially in the products like pineapple, ginger, turmeric and flowers with positive response.
\nDr. Moa also said besides other fruits and vegetables, indigenous fruit products like dried wild apple, dried gooseberry and Naga king chilly products are also being sold like hot cakes.
\nBesides progressive farmers the Naga Spices and Herbal Product, Kohima; Spices and Food processing Unit Pfutsero and APMC, Tuensang have also tied up with private entrepreneurs for marketing prospects.
\nThe National Horti-Expo 2009 at Guwahati was inaugurated on February 10 by Assam Governor Shiv Charan Mathur. The expo would continue till February 14.
\nThe objective of participating in the expo is to promote state\u2019s produce and to facilitate farmers in harnessing the business and investment opportunities in Horti-Agri sector.
\nAs of now, the team is gearing up to sell roses for Valentines Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"