About the Book: Entrepreneurship In Agriculture and Livestock for the Rural
Youth
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