Tamil Nadu Agriculture News - Latest Updates & Headlines
TN farmers to be sent to Japan, China, Vietnam for modern paddy cultivation training: Agriculture Minister
Chennai, March 15: In a move to boost paddy production and improve farming techniques, Tamil Nadu's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, M.R.K. Panneerselvam, on Saturday announced that the state government will send 100 progressive paddy farmers to Japan, China, and Vietnam.
TN govt announces hill farmers development scheme in state Agriculture Budget 2025-26
Chennai, March 15: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Saturday announced the implementation of the Malaivazh Uzhavar Munnetra Thittam (Hill Farmers Development Scheme) with a financial allocation of Rs 22.80 crore for the welfare of 63,000 hill farmers across the state.
TN delta farmers urge govt to introduce new paddy varieties after Samba crop failure
Chennai, March 10: After experiencing Samba paddy crop failures for the third consecutive year, farmers in Tamil Nadu's delta region have urged the Stalin government to introduce new high-yield paddy varieties.
TN agriculture dept to boost farmer awareness for 'Agristack' portal enrolment
Chennai, Feb 11: The Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department is actively working to raise awareness among farmers about enrolling in the 'Agristack' portal.
TN Delta farmers struggle with high harvest machine rents, crop losses amid unseasonal rains
Chennai, Jan 27: Farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Delta districts, the state’s rice bowl, are grappling with skyrocketing costs for harvesting machines and significant crop damage caused by unseasonal rains.