Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Technological Adoption in Agriculture

Innovations:

• e-Velanmai: Digital platform for agri advice.
• Remote Sensing & GIS: Used for crop health and rainfall mapping.
• Precision farming: Supported in Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri – especially for banana and turmeric.
• Agri-clinics: Run by TNAU and NGOs to educate farmers.

✅ Use of Solar Pumps:

• Encouraged for irrigation in dry regions – sustainable and cost-effective.