The hilly state of Mizoram is considered by many to be a pioneer in organic farming and is one of the few states in India that barely uses chemical pesticides and inorganic fertilizers. The farming community has for centuries adopted jhum cultivation and relied heavily on indigenous varieties of agricultural and horticultural produce. Mizoram is blessed... Continue Reading →
The endangered hatkora (Citrus macroptera Mont.) that grows in the hilly areas of Mizoram is perhaps one of best kept secrets of this exotic state. Known to be a semi-wild citrus variety, this native fruit is revered by locals for its medicinal, healing and nutritional properties. Hatkora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever,... Continue Reading →
Maize (Zea mays L.), the third most important crop in India after rice and wheat is grown across the country throughout the year. In fact, it is perhaps known only to a few that India is the fifth largest producer of maize in the world. Though each state cultivates both indigenous and hybrid varieties,... Continue Reading →
It is perhaps not known to many that Akhanda Bharat has the largest collection of paintings, literary texts, historical journals and scientific records in the world dating back to the Vedic Period. This treasure trove of our ancient culture, art, history and heritage was painstakingly documented using the humble wooden pen. Since the ancient... Continue Reading →
The geo-climatic condition of Mizoram has contributed largely to the wide variety of rich and assorted flora and fauna seen here. With agriculture being the mainstay of the people of Mizoram, exotic fruits, vegetables, spices, rice and others are grown here using the age-old method of jhum cultivation. Orange, banana, tomato, beans, brinjal, peas, squash,... Continue Reading →
There has been a sizeable increase in the cultivation of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) in the North Eastern state of Mizoram in the districts of Aizawl, Mamit, Kolasib, Serchhip, Saiha, Lunglei and Lawngtlai since 2005. The extracted oil palm has various uses as food, household products, biodiesel, cosmetics and others. Mizoram is largely an... Continue Reading →
It is perhaps not known to many that Mizoram has a rich diversity of exotic flora and fauna, rare aromatic and medicinal plants and bamboo and an assorted variety of fruit crops like grapes (higher productivity than the national average as well as that of Maharashtra), papaya, mandarin, orange, pineapple, passion fruit and banana and... Continue Reading →
The North Eastern state of Mizoram is a treasure trove of ginger diversity with as many as eight native varieties cultivated here since the ancient times. Ginger along with turmeric and chillies are important cash crops and widely used to prepare local delicacies as well as medicines. Mizo ginger is grown in Aizawl, Serchhip,... Continue Reading →
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