The 18thScientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kohima, Nagaland was held on 6th of February 2026, at the KVK Conference Hall in the presence of Shri. Japheth Woch, NCS, Deputy Commissioner, Tseminyu, Nagaland as the special guest. The meeting was attended by officials from the line departments including District Heads and Officers from Agriculture& Allied Departments, Women Club members of Tseminyu District and Progressive Farmers from both Kohima &Tseminyu District. Welcoming the gathering Shri. Keneisezo Punyu, DAO, Tseminyu and Chairperson of the SAC, delivered the Welcome address. Dr. Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Kohima, presented the SAC highlights, underlining the role of KVKs as technology hubs. He elaborated on on-farm testing, frontline demonstrations, and capacity building for farmers, rural youths and extensions workers, aimed at enhancing productivity through location-specific innovations. On the occasion, A Video Film titled “Advancing Agriculture Through Innovation” by KVK, Kohima was released by the Special Guest. Addressing the gathering, Shri. Japheth Woch, DC, Tseminyu emphasized the need for convergence among Agri. &Allied departmentsto expand proven technologies, promote climate-resilient varieties, Indigenous technical Knowledge (ITKs), Agri-entrepreneurship in Floriculture particularly for women-led FPOs & SHGs in the District. He also applauded KVK, Kohima for doing a tremendous job in uplifting the livelihood of the farming community in both the Districts. Achievement Reports 2025 and proposed Annual Action Plan 2026 were presented by Dr. Ruokuovilie Mezhatsu, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Kohima, Dr. PaihemMichui,ACTO (Veterinary & Animal Husbandary), Dr. Martina Shitri, ACTO (Genetics & Plant Breeding), Shri. Imtinuksung, SMS (Soil Conservation), Smt. Eliseni Tsopoe, SMS (Entomology) and Dr. Shisarenla Aier, SMS (Horticulture) respectively. After thorough discussion and deliberation, the house unanimously approved the AAP 2026-27. During the interactive session, officials stressed the importance of interdepartmental collaboration in addressing farmers’ challenges and fostering holistic agricultural development in the District.The meeting concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Sesenlo Kath, Technical Officer, KVK, Kohima.