#Agriculture
Browse all announcements and press releases tagged with Agriculture issued by the Government of 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.
Water Release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for 120 days for Punsei crop irrigation in Krishnagiri, Hosur, and Shoolagiri taluks, benefiting 8000 acres.
Tamil Nadu Government Orders Water Release from Amaravathi Dam for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of 2073.60 million cubic feet of water from the Amaravathi Dam for irrigation of 7520 acres in Tiruppur district for the 2026-2027 first crop season, between July 21, 2026, and December 3, 2026.
Water Release from Barur Periya Eri for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District, Pochampalli Taluk, Benefiting 2397 Acres
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Barur Periya Eri in Krishnagiri District, Pochampalli Taluk, for the first crop cultivation, benefiting 2397 acres. The water will be released for 130 days from July 16, 2026, to November 22, 2026, with a rotational irrigation method.
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.
Press Release: Water Release from Ramnathi Reservoir for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Ramnathi Reservoir for 129 days for Kar season cultivation, benefiting 1,008.19 acres in Tenkasi District.
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kadana Reservoir for irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Kadana Reservoir in Tenkasi District for 129 days, from June 25, 2026, benefiting 3,987.57 acres of irrigation land.
Honorable Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Thiru. Vinoth participated in the video conference meeting regarding the procurement of green gram and copra under the Price Support Scheme, conducted by the Honorable Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Thiru. Vinoth participated in a video conference chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture to discuss the Price Support Scheme for green gram and copra procurement, and made requests to the Union Government.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, Announces 100% Crop Loan Waiver up to Rs. 75,000 through Cooperative Banks for Small, Marginal and other Large Farmers
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, has announced a 100% crop loan waiver for small, marginal, and large farmers who availed loans up to Rs. 75,000 from cooperative banks, benefiting over 14.43 lakh farmers with a total estimated cost of Rs. 5,932.23 crores.
Water Release for Kodayar Irrigation Project in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water for 138 days from June 16, 2026, from Pechiparai, Perunchani, Chittar I, and Chittar II dams for the Kodayar irrigation project to benefit 17,000 acres in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts.