Tamil Nadu benefits from two monsoon seasons and has a strong tradition of irrigated agriculture. The Cauvery delta is one of India's major rice-producing regions.
Climate
Tropical to semi-arid
Annual Rainfall
800-1200mm (SW monsoon + NE monsoon)
Major Crops
7 crops
Lakshmi Narayanan
Thanjavur (Cauvery Delta)
Crop:
Rice
Challenge:
Bacterial leaf blight reducing yield by 40%
Solution:
CULTAGRIX disease detection + copper-based treatment
Result:
Controlled disease in 10 days, yield improved to 55 quintal/acre, ₹95,000 profit
Murugan K
Coimbatore
Crop:
Cotton
Challenge:
Pink bollworm resistance to conventional pesticides
Solution:
Integrated pest management using CULTAGRIX recommendations
Result:
Reduced chemical use by 50%, increased beneficial insects, 30% profit increase
Selvi Raju
Salem
Crop:
Turmeric
Challenge:
Leaf spot and rhizome rot diseases
Solution:
Weather-based fungicide application timing
Result:
Quality turmeric with 6.5% curcumin, sold at ₹12,000/quintal (₹2,000 premium)
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