27, June 2025

Comprehensive Trends in Area, Production, and Productivity of Major Crops in Tamil Nadu (2005-2024): An Integrated Agricultural Analysis

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-6; JUNE-2025

Author(s): Dr. Deepa N R

Authors Affiliations:

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural University-(DTBU),  Gandhigram, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202506038     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202506038


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This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the trends in area, production, and productivity of select crops in Tamil Nadu over the period 2005–2006 to 2023–2024. Focusing on paddy, pulses, sugarcane, and cotton, the analysis examines annual variations and growth rates using secondary data from government sources. The area under cultivation has experienced fluctuations due to changes in rainfall, irrigation availability, and policy interventions. Similarly, crop production has shown volatility, often influenced by climatic factors, input costs, and market demand. Notably, productivity levels reveal both growth and stagnation phases, reflecting the adoption of improved technologies, mechanization, and crop management practices. While some crops like paddy have demonstrated consistent recovery in productivity in recent years, others such as pulses and cotton exhibit uneven patterns. The combined interpretation of area, production, and productivity offers crucial insights into the agricultural performance of the state and underlines the need for sustainable policy measures to ensure stability and growth in the farm sector.

Tamil Nadu agriculture, crop productivity, area under cultivation, crop production trends, paddy, pulses, sugarcane, cotton, agricultural growth, farm performance, crop-wise analysis, time-series trends, sustainable agriculture

Dr. Deepa N R(2025); Comprehensive Trends in Area, Production, and Productivity of Major Crops in Tamil Nadu (2005-2024): An Integrated Agricultural Analysis, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-6, Pp.290-299.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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