ICAR fetes Nagaland farmer for setting Guinness World Record

DIMAPUR — The ICAR Research Complex for NEH (North Eastern Hill) Region, Nagaland Centre, on Friday felicitated Yilobemo Erui, a farmer of ICAR-KVK Wokha, for setting a new world record in agriculture.

Erui’s outstanding achievement of growing the tallest coriander plant, measuring an impressive 2.77 metres (9 ft 1.06 in), was officially recorded on April 25, 2024 earning him a Guinness World Records, according to a DIPR report.

This remarkable accomplishment highlights Erui’s commitment and innovation in farming and underscores the agricultural excellence found in Wokha, Nagaland, it stated.

The felicitation ceremony was held during the ‘Interactive workshop for promotion of oilseeds in Nagaland,’ organised by ICAR Nagaland Centre at Medziphema on Friday.

Erui was presented with an appreciation certificate for his exceptional achievement, which showcased the potential for farm innovation in Nagaland.

“His success inspires other farmers and agricultural enthusiasts across the region, demonstrating the possibilities that can be achieved by integrating indigenous knowledge with modern scientific technology,” the report stated.

Several officials, including Director of Agriculture, C Peter Yanthan; Dr. Girish Patil, Director of ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland, and Dr. H Kalita, Joint Director of ICAR, Nagaland Centre, attended the event.

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