crops in Tamil Nadu

Paddy Paddy is the most important staple food crop of Tamil Nadu. Ponni and Kichadi samba are the major varieties of paddy grown in Tamil Nadu. Though it is cultivated throughout Tamil Nadu, its cultivation is highly concentrated in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Tiruvallur, Tenkasi, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore and The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI) is an Indian research institute dedicated to rice research under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). It is situated at Aduthurai, in Thanjavur district, it was established in April, in TNAU.

Its objective is to address regional research requirements with the help of existing Agricultural colleges and Research centres and perform lead function for rice and rice-based cropping system research. Farming type Area practiced Subsistence intensive agriculture Practiced all over Tamil Nadu with few exceptions. Plantation Agriculture Hill slopes of Eastern and Western Ghats. Mixed farming