Issue an advisory on sowing technique before releasing water, farmers’ association urges govt.
The Coordination Committee of All Farmers Associations in Tamil Nadu is urging the state government to provide clear guidance on sowing techniques for the upcoming samba cultivation season. They emphasize the need for a tripartite discussion regarding water release and seed variety selection before irrigation begins.
Why it matters
Effective water management and agricultural planning are critical for the livelihoods of delta farmers and the state's food security.
The Coordination Committee of All Farmers Associations of Tamil Nadu has sought clear directions to the delta farmers from the State government on the sowing technique to be adopted for samba cultivation in view of the current storage position at the Stanley Reservoir, Mettur.
In a statement on August 28, Committee president P.R. Pandian said that announcing the date for release of water from the Stanley Reservoir for samba cultivation without guiding farmers on the sowing method to be adopted for samba cultivation would be of no use. It would be better to have a tripartite discussion on which type of sowing, either direct or raising of nursery, should be adopted during the ensuing samba/thaladi season before lifting the shutters for irrigation, he said.
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