T.N. Agriculture Budget: govt. announces price support scheme for tomatoes, onions; thrust on green manure crops
The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a price support scheme for tomatoes and onions to protect farmers from market crashes. Additionally, the budget allocates funds to promote green manure crops to improve soil fertility and reduce chemical fertilizer reliance.
Why it matters
These measures aim to stabilize agricultural income and promote sustainable farming practices in the state.
The Tamil Nadu government, in its Agriculture Budget tabled on Thursday, proposed a price support scheme for tomatoes and onions to bring relief to farmers during a price crash, while also identifying green manure crops as a thrust area for improving soil fertility and reducing dependence on fertiliser.
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