Agriculture - Farmers Welfare Department
Farming subsidies, crop insurance, agricultural technology, and farmer welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu.
State-level Consultative Meeting for 2026-27 Agriculture Separate Budget Held in Chennai
A state-level consultative meeting was held in Chennai, chaired by the Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Thiru. R. Vinoth, to gather feedback from farmers and stakeholders for the preparation of the 2026-27 Agriculture Separate Budget.
Minister R. Vinoth launches 'Extension through Dialogue' scheme for farmers
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Thiru. R. Vinoth launched the "Extension through Dialogue" scheme. Under this scheme, a State-level Expert Committee (SLEC) will answer farmers' questions and provide solutions to their problems via video conference.
Minister R. Vinoth Urges Farmers to Avail Crop Insurance for Kuruvai Paddy and Other Crops by July 31st
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth has urged farmers to insure their Kuruvai paddy and other notified crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by July 31, 2026, to protect against losses due to natural calamities and potential El Nino impacts.
Review Meeting on Direct Paddy Procurement, Paddy Movement, and Monsoon Preparedness
A coordinated review meeting was held today (24.06.2026) at the Secretariat, chaired by Hon'ble Ministers for Food and Civil Supplies, Cooperation, and Agriculture, to discuss direct paddy procurement, paddy movement, and precautionary measures for the monsoon season.
Consultative Meeting Chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture - Farmers Welfare, Thiru. R. Vinoth
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture - Farmers Welfare, Thiru. R. Vinoth, held a review meeting on 05.06.2026 to discuss the activities of the Agriculture Department for the financial year 2026-27 and to formulate new schemes.
Condolence Message
A condolence message has been issued regarding the death of Thiru. Ra. Balu from Narsingapettai village, Thanjavur district, due to a soil collapse during borewell deepening work in Thiruvidaimarudur area. The government has ordered to bear all necessary treatment costs for Thiru. Ra. Marudhavaanan, who was injured in the same incident.
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Thiru R. Vinoth announces that interested Farmer Producer Organizations/Cluster Federations/Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies/individuals can receive a subsidy of up to 25 lakh rupees for setting up pulse processing units under the "Mission for Self-sufficiency in Pulses".
To boost production of black gram, green gram, red gram, and cowpea and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, the "Mission for Self-sufficiency in Pulses" is being implemented in Tamil Nadu by the Department of Agriculture with central and state contributions from the 2025-26 financial year. Under this scheme, a 33% subsidy, up to 25 lakh rupees, will be provided in the 2026-27 financial year for establishing pulse processing units to add value to the produced pulses.
Speech by Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture – Farmers' Welfare, Thiru R. Vinoth, at the National Agriculture Conference, Kharif Camp 2026, New Delhi
Tamil Nadu's Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Thiru R. Vinoth, delivered a speech at the National Agriculture Conference, Kharif Camp 2026 in New Delhi, outlining key demands and the state's agricultural priorities.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE FOR KHARIF CAMPAIGN – 2026 SPEECH OF THE HON'BLE AGRICULTURE – FARMERS WELFARE MINISTER Thiru.R.Vinoth
Tamil Nadu's Agriculture - Farmers Welfare Minister Thiru.R.Vinoth delivers his maiden speech at the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign – 2026, highlighting the state's agricultural challenges, requesting support from the Union Government on various issues like seed subsidies, farm mechanization funding, fertilizer price control, and increased allocation for the Per Drop More Crop Scheme.
Consultation Meeting Chaired by the Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture - Farmers' Welfare Department
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture - Farmers' Welfare, Thiru R. Vinoth, visited the Directorate of Agriculture the day after assuming office and held discussions with department officials.
Text of DO Letter of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay addressed to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Thiru Narendra Modi urging the uninterrupted supply of fertilizers specifically Urea and DAP to Tamil Nadu for the 2026 Kharif season.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers, especially Urea and DAP, for the 2026 Kharif season, citing a shortfall from manufacturers.