Identification and Documentation of Agricultural Indigenous Technical Knowledge among Yimkhiung Tribe, Nagaland, India

Yotanla S Yimchunger, J Longkumer, Ngangshikokba I Pongen · 2026

Summary. Researchers documented 35 traditional agricultural practices among the Yimkhiung tribe in Nagaland, India, assessing the effectiveness of 18 methods. The study identified significant obstacles to preserving this indigenous knowledge, including language barriers, ethical concerns, and limited resources. The authors argue that documenting and integrating these traditional practices into modern agriculture can build resilience and sustainability in Northeast India.

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Yimchunger, Y. S., Longkumer, J., & Pongen, N. I.. (2026). Identification and Documentation of Agricultural Indigenous Technical Knowledge among Yimkhiung Tribe, Nagaland, India. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2026.62303

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DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2026.62303
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: indigenous-innovation, food-systems, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-09-01