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The Hindu
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Paddy farmers in Anamalai block in ‘wait and watch' mode; to start sowing after determining water adequacy
Farmers in Anamalai block where paddy is grown predominantly in Coimbatore district are in a 'wait and watch' mode to ascertain water adequacy, before commencing their sowing for this cultivation season. Though there was copious rainfall from the recent spell of Southwest monsoon, farmers are still faced with inadequacy of flow in the Aliyar river at this point of time for two reasons: the desilting works in the distributary network and the diversion of water from the Aliyar Dam to the system dams. According to Agriculture Department sources, even last year, sowing commenced only during July, and harvest was carried out during November-December for the short-duration crop variety. Anamalai block in Coimbatore district accounts for the highest extent of paddy cultivation in 580 hectares. Barring 2023, a drought year, the farmers cultivate paddy for two cycles in a year in the block. The crop sown during mid-January was harvested during April. The land has been kept fallow by the farmers awaiting certainty of water release. Farmers raise both fine and bold varieties of paddy crop in the block. The Ko 51, a high-yielding, fine-grain rice variety developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is sown in the block. The cropping of the short-duration variety is carried out over a duration of 105 to 110 days. Two types of bold variety paddy crops: ADT 37 and ASD 16 are also raised in the block suiting the soil conditions. Traditional crop varieties are least preferred by the farmers as the marketing support is not strong. There are signs of erstwhile coconut farmers switching over to cultivation of paddy, cholam (sorghum) and ground nut crops, according to officials. Mono-cropping had made coconut susceptible to pest attacks, and aged plantations attacked by pests are being removed for switching over to agricultural crops, official sources added.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister inaugurates Centrally-funded Common Incubation Centre for coconut value-addition at TNAU
The Centrally-funded Common Incubation Centre (CIC) for processing coconut products was commissioned at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, by M. Anbarasan, State Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), on Friday. The CIC functioning out of the Department of Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, on the TNAU campus is envisaged to play a supportive role for coconut farmers, Food Processing Organisations, NGOs, and start-ups on custom-hiring basis. M. Balakrishnan, Professor and Head, Department of Food Process Engineering, TNAU, Coimbatore, explained and demonstrated various processing lines of coconut products to the Minister and senior officials. Atul Anand, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, MSME Department; L. Nirmal Raj, Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce; and R. Thamizh Vendan, Registrar and Acting Vice- Chancellor, TNAU, Coimbatore, took part. The State Level Technical Institute (SLTI) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, are the State Nodal Agency (SNA) of PMFME Scheme. At another function, the TNAU signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Food and Biotech Industries. The Biotech Council for Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology (CoEB) in the university fosters research and development activities under public-private partnership mode to develop super active enzymes/biomolecules, biobased products, hormones for fruit ripening, plant growth stimulants and similar bio-inputs for the commercial benefit of farmers. Prof. Thamizh Vendan said the MoA was signed with two established companies: M/s. Pechi Foods Private Limited, Coimbatore, and M/s. Innogreen India Marketing, Madurai, for facilitating the knowledge space to develop research activities.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Campaign aiming for planning for Kharif season 2025 begins
A State-level campaign aimed at facilitating preparatory agricultural planning for the Kharif season 2025 was conducted at Kanakkampalayam village in Gobichettipalayam block on Thursday. The Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have jointly proposed to organise the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' (VKSP) from May 29 to June 12. The State-level launch event was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), MYRADA Erode, in the village. R. Thamizh Vendan, Vice-Chancellor in-charge, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, inaugurated the programme in the presence of A. Velmurugan, Assistant Director General, ICAR–NRM, New Delhi, P. Govindaraj, Director, ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, M. Kailasam, Principal Scientist, ICAR–Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, Ravindra Naik, Head, Regional Station, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Coimbatore, P.P. Murugan, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore, and R. Yasothai, Professor and Head, Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, Erode. Delegates visited 14 stalls set up by KVK for the benefit of the farming community. With support from IFFCO, a drone demonstration was conducted to showcase its technological benefits for farmers. During the programme, 17 Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials were released, and agricultural inputs were distributed to farmers. The objectives and benefits of various Central and State government schemes were explained to the participating farmers. A total of 542 farmers and entrepreneurs took part in the event.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
TNAU forecasts normal southwest monsoon in Tamil Nadu
COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has forecast a normal southwest monsoon from June to September for most districts in Tamil Nadu this year. Near normal rainfall is expected in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Karur, Namakkal, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts, according to TNAU. As per the seasonal forecast released by the varsity on Tuesday, Chennai would receive 430 mm of rainfall against its normal rainfall of 440 mm, while Coimbatore would receive 185 mm of rainfall against 210 mm between June and September 2025. The forecast was developed based on the Southern Oscillation Index and Sea Surface Temperature values of the Pacific and Indian Oceans using Australian Rainman International V43 software at the Agro Climate Research Centre of TNAU, said a statement. The forecast said Madurai would receive 298 mm of rainfall against its normal average of 325 mm and Trichy would receive 260 mm against 277 mm. Among all the districts in TN, the Nilgiris is expected to receive the highest rainfall of 860 mm, followed by Kancheepuram (462 mm) and Chengalpet (450 mm). Tuticorin would receive the lowest rainfall of 59 mm against its normal of 67 mm. Tirupur and Erode are forecast to receive 130 mm and 245 mm of rainfall, respectively, while Salem would receive 410 mm, according to TNAU.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
TNAU releases district-level rainfall forecast for Southwest monsoon
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, on Tuesday released the district-level seasonal rainfall forecast for Southwest Monsoon season, 2025 (June to September). The rainfall forecast was calculated based on the Southern Oscillation Index and Sea Surface Temperature values of Pacific and Indian Oceans by using Australian Rainman International V.4.3. software at the university's Agro Climate Research Centre. The TNAU presented its forecast at 60% probability level. Normal rainfall (±10 per cent deviation from long term rainfall) is expected in most of the districts in Tamil Nadu. Near normal rainfall (-10 per cent deviation from the long-term rainfall) is expected in Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Namakkal, Thenkasi, Tirunelveli, Tutucorin and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu. The predicted rainfall (in mm) have been grouped under different zones. North Eastern Zone (Normal rainfall in mm, predicted rainfall, and percent deviation in brackets): Chennai (440, 430, -2), Chengalpattu (450, 450, 0), Cuddalore (360, 370, 3), Kallakurichi (410, 385, -6), Kancheepuram (479, 462, -4), Ranipet (450, 430, -4), Tiruvallur (456, 440, -4), Tirupathur (416, 400, -4), Tiruvannamalai (449, 449, 1), Villpuram (405, 405, -5), Vellore (453, 422, -7). West zone: Coimbatore (210, 185, -12), Erode (260, 245, -6), Tiruppur (151, 130, -14). North West zone: Dharmapuri (392, 380, -3), Krishnagiri (375, 377, 1), Namakkal (336, 300, -11), Salem (421, 410, -3). Cauvery Delta zone: Ariyalur (377, 355, -6), Karur (199, 175, -12), Mayiladuthurai (295, 300, 2), Nagapattinam (279, 267, -4), Perambalur (279, 269, -4), Thanjavur (314, 315, 0), Tiruvarur (302, 280, -7), Tiruchirapalli (277, 260, -6). Southern Zone: Dindigul (308, 296, -4), Madurai (325, 298, -8), Pudukkottai (330, 326, -1), Ramanathapuram (135, 135, 0), Sivaganga (417, 421, 1), Theni (215, 205, -5), Tenkasi (174, 150, -14), Tuticorn (67, 59, -12), Tirunelveli (128, 108, -16), Virudhunagar (190, 175, -8). Hilly Zone: The Nilgiris (875, 860, -2).
