Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Study on Existing Agricultural Practices in Orathanadu Block of Tanjore District

Dr. Mrs K. Manimozhi, N. Vaishnavi

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For this research, fourteen villages in Orathanadu block of Thanjavur district was selected as a study area based on its surplus amount of production and storage of Food grains. Totally 420 farmers were selected as a sample for household survey. The over doses of fertilizers and pesticides resulted in intolerable pollution in air, water and soil. Increased use of pesticides residues which are injurious to health. Some of the activities are involved in agriculture are harmful to the environment but the survival of man is linked to agriculture. Hence agriculture cannot be abandoned for the sake of environment. Therefore, there is a real need to develop the technologies, process and practices which are eco–friendly so that agriculture becomes sustainable.

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Dr.(Mrs)K.Manimozhi, N.Vaishnavi Study on Existing Agricultural Practices in Orathanadu Block of Tanjore District International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.V May 2013

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