| What has been attracting farmers in Tamil Nadu to grow horticultural crops? | higher income to the farmers | Tamil Nadu has 7 agro climatic zones with good soil conditions to grow Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Spices, Fruits, Vegetables and other Horticultural crops. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of flowers in the country. Every year about 10.06 lakh ha. is covered under various horticultural crops. The total production of horticultural crops is 175.77 lakh MT. There is a greater awareness about the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables and hence the consumption of fruits, vegetables and other horticulture crops has increased. With the implementation of high technologies in cultivation, the production and productivity has been increasing annually bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. Policy Focus for 2010-11 i. Promotion of Hi-tech Horticulture including Micro- Irrigation and Fertigation ii. | 669 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | With the implementation of high technologies in cultivation, the production and productivity has been increasing annually bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. | 1 | page=1,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why has the consumption of fruits and vegetables increased in Tamil Nadu? | There is a greater awareness about the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables | Tamil Nadu has 7 agro climatic zones with good soil conditions to grow Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Spices, Fruits, Vegetables and other Horticultural crops. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of flowers in the country. Every year about 10.06 lakh ha. is covered under various horticultural crops. The total production of horticultural crops is 175.77 lakh MT. There is a greater awareness about the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables and hence the consumption of fruits, vegetables and other horticulture crops has increased. With the implementation of high technologies in cultivation, the production and productivity has been increasing annually bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. Policy Focus for 2010-11 i. Promotion of Hi-tech Horticulture including Micro- Irrigation and Fertigation ii. | 363 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | The total production of horticultural crops is 175.77 lakh MT. There is a greater awareness about the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables and hence the consumption of fruits, vegetables and other horticulture crops has increased. |
| What is the purpose of the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme? | to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of natural calamities, pest and diseases | The major feature of the scheme is to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of natural calamities, pest and diseases adversely affecting the notified horticultural crops and to help farmers stabilize farm income especially during disaster years. Initially the loanee farmers alone were benefited and Tamil Nadu Government has extended this scheme to non- loanee farmers also by providing 50% premium subsidy. During 2009-10, this scheme is being implemented with an outlay of Rs.950 lakh to cover 24008 acres. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs. Rs.950 lakh to cover 24008acres. | 35 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | The major feature of the scheme is to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of natural calamities, pest and diseases adversely affecting the notified horticultural crops and to help farmers stabilize farm income especially during disaster years. | 3 | page=3,block=1 |
| What items are distributed to Chennai city dwellers under the City Vegetable Development Scheme? | planting materials, seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals | Under this scheme, high yielding / hybrid vegetable seeds, oil engines, and agricultural implements like sprayers, packing materials for fruits, vegetables and flowers etc. are distributed to the small and marginal farmers of The Nilgiris district at 25% subsidy. During 2009-10, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs 134.83 lakhs. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme at 50% subsidy with an outlay of Rs.300.00 lakhs. City Vegetable Development Scheme. Under this scheme planting materials, seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals are distributed to Chennai city dwellers at full cost, besides providing technical know-how to them. During 2009-10, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.7.00 lakhs. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.7.50 lakhs. | 508 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | Under this scheme planting materials, seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals are distributed to Chennai city dwellers at full cost, besides providing technical know-how to them. |
| What types of crops are grown in Tamil Nadu due to good soil conditions? | Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Spices, Fruits, Vegetables and other Horticultural crops | Tamil Nadu has 7 agro climatic zones with good soil conditions to grow Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Spices, Fruits, Vegetables and other Horticultural crops. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of flowers in the country. Every year about 10.06 lakh ha. is covered under various horticultural crops. The total production of horticultural crops is 175.77 lakh MT. There is a greater awareness about the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables and hence the consumption of fruits, vegetables and other horticulture crops has increased. With the implementation of high technologies in cultivation, the production and productivity has been increasing annually bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. Policy Focus for 2010-11 i. Promotion of Hi-tech Horticulture including Micro- Irrigation and Fertigation ii. | 71 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | Tamil Nadu has 7 agro climatic zones with good soil conditions to grow Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Spices, Fruits, Vegetables and other Horticultural crops. |
| Which districts are covered under the Western Ghats Development Programme? | Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari | Oil engines and plant protection equipments at 75% subsidy and installation of drip irrigation system at 90% subsidy are provided to the tribal farmers. During 2009-10, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs. 40.00 lakhs. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs. 50.00 lakhs. Western Ghats Development Programme. This scheme is implemented in the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. Improvement of Infrastructural facilities for the Horticulture Farms in the districts has been taken up. During 2009-10, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.41.92 lakhs. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs 60.00 lakhs. Hill Area Development Programme. | 413 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | This scheme is implemented in the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. | 2 | page=2,block=1 |
| Which districts in Tamil Nadu are covered under the Integrated Tribal Development Programme? | Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Trichy and Villupuram districts | farmers, besides field level functionaries. During 2009-10, Training was given to field level functionaries / Farmers with an outlay of Rs.8.00 lakhs. During 2010-11 it is planned to train 6500 farmers and field level functionaries with an outlay of Rs.8.00 lakhs. Integrated Tribal Development Programme. Under this scheme, elite planting materials of Mango, Spices like pepper and horticulture crops like Coffee are being distributed to the tribal farmers at 75% subsidy and vegetable seeds are being distributed to the tribal farmers at 90% subsidized cost in Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Trichy and Villupuram districts. Training with exposure visits are being organized in order to educate the tribal farmers on improved technologies. | 563 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | Under this scheme, elite planting materials of Mango, Spices like pepper and horticulture crops like Coffee are being distributed to the tribal farmers at 75% subsidy and vegetable seeds are being distributed to the tribal farmers at 90% subsidized cost in Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Trichy and Villupuram districts. |
| Which horticultural crops are covered under the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme? | Banana, Onion, Potato, Tapioca, Pineapple and Ginger | 50% increase in yield, high quality of produce, uniformity in growth and extended harvest. This scheme has received a good response from the farmers. The total cost per hectare is Rs.1.30 lakhs (Installation of drip Rs. Crop Cultivation Cost is Rs.50000). This scheme is implemented with 50% subsidy. During 2009-10, this scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs1887.68 lakh to cover 6940ha. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.2737 lakhs to cover 8500 Ha. National Agriculture insurance Scheme. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme provides insurance coverage to notified horticultural crops Viz Banana, Onion, Potato, Tapioca, Pineapple and Ginger. 58 59 | 648 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | National Agriculture Insurance Scheme provides insurance coverage to notified horticultural crops Viz Banana, Onion, Potato, Tapioca, Pineapple and Ginger. | 2 | page=2,block=50 | 0.700 | valid |
| What technologies are being implemented in Tamil Nadu to improve horticultural production? | high technologies in cultivation | Tamil Nadu has 7 agro climatic zones with good soil conditions to grow Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Spices, Fruits, Vegetables and other Horticultural crops. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of flowers in the country. Every year about 10.06 lakh ha. is covered under various horticultural crops. The total production of horticultural crops is 175.77 lakh MT. There is a greater awareness about the nutrition value of fruits and vegetables and hence the consumption of fruits, vegetables and other horticulture crops has increased. With the implementation of high technologies in cultivation, the production and productivity has been increasing annually bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. Policy Focus for 2010-11 i. Promotion of Hi-tech Horticulture including Micro- Irrigation and Fertigation ii. | 562 | list | 0.740 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | With the implementation of high technologies in cultivation, the production and productivity has been increasing annually bringing in higher income to the farmers and hence attracting the farmers to grow these crops. |
| In which region is the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) implemented on a pilot basis? | in selected districts of Tamil Nadu. | Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) The objective is to mitigate the hardship of the farmers caused by financial loss on account of crop loss resulting from incidence of adverse weather conditions especially deficit and excess rainfall. This is implemented on a pilot basis in selected districts of Tamil Nadu. For loanee farmers there will be no National Agriculture Insurance Scheme in the districts where WBCIS is implemented. The non loanee farmers can either opt for National Agriculture Insurance Scheme or WBCIS. During 2009-10, this scheme is being implemented with an outlay of Rs.50 lakh to cover 4132 acres. During, 2010-11 it has been proposed to implement this scheme with an outlay of Rs.50 lakh to cover 4132 acres. Targets and Achievements. | 282 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-10.pdf | This is implemented on a pilot basis in selected districts of Tamil Nadu. For loanee farmers there will be no National Agriculture Insurance Scheme in the districts where WBCIS is implemented. | 3 | page=3,block=1 |