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R. Vinoth presented the TVK government’s first Agriculture Budget — soil health, climate resilience, AI for farmers and value addition — after consulting farmers across all districts.
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With Ministers Gandhiraj and Ramesh, held talks with farmers protesting near Samayapuram for a full crop-loan waiver; they suspended the protest while the government examines the demand.
Source: The New Indian Express
With Minister A.M. Shahjahan, opened the Kallanai sluices for samba and thaladi cultivation across more than 12.68 lakh acres of the delta.
Source: The New Indian Express
GI applications for 10 products, including Ooty garlic, Manapparai brinjal, Thiruvaiyaru banana leaf, Cuddalore vetiver and Javvadhu sesame (₹30 lakh).
Source: The New Indian Express
Nine godowns in seven districts (₹11.64 crore).
Source: The New Indian Express
Modern fibrizers at Kallakurichi-I and Tiruttani co-operative sugar mills (₹8.58 crore).
Source: The New Indian Express
₹60 lakh for trial cultivation in six rain-fed districts.
Source: The New Indian Express
Told the Assembly crop damage across 23,309 hectares was being assessed before relief is decided.
Source: The Times of India
Said 27 long-term programmes address agricultural challenges, including promotion of exotic fruits.
Source: The Times of India
With senior ministers, met farmer leaders on loan waiver and crop prices; their demands will go to the Chief Minister.
Source: The New Indian Express
Presented the TVK government’s first Agriculture Budget.
Source: The New Indian Express
District contingency plans, with 12 districts identified as potentially severely affected.
Source: The New Indian Express
The Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission and a Farmers’ Income Enhancement Commission.
Source: The New Indian Express
AI for weather, soil health and market information for farmers.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
Missions for self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds, a Cotton Renaissance Mission and a Minor Millet Mission.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
Micro-irrigation to improve water efficiency.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
Uninterrupted three-phase free electricity for agriculture.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
₹17.7 crore for Velan Kadugal Thittam and funds to protect farms from wild boars and elephants.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
Annal Ambedkar Agricultural Assistance Scheme for small and marginal SC/ST farmers.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
₹10 crore for tarpaulins to protect stored foodgrains.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
The Vetri Vivasayi, Anjalai Ammal and Nammazhvar awards, and programmes for natural farming, micro-greens and home gardens.
Source: TNPSC Thervupettagam
Chaired the final state consultation after zonal meetings covering all 37 districts; urged crop insurance ahead of El Niño.
Source: TNTrack
Said Tamil Nadu would oppose the Mekedatu dam and protect its Cauvery water.
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Chief guest at NABARD Tamil Nadu’s 45th Foundation Day.
Source: PIB
Consulted farmers from 10 districts in Salem; highlighted the ₹135 crore Kuruvai package and the Uzhavan app for machinery bookings.
Source: The New Indian Express
Opened the crushing seasons at Moongilthuraipattu Co-operative Sugar Mill and inspected its machinery.
Source: DT Next
Said agro-based industries would be set up in the Cauvery delta for value addition and jobs.
Source: DT Next
Opened his Kumbakonam MLA office and said a farm-sector White Paper would be prepared; about ₹6,000 crore of crop loans had been waived.
Source: DT Next
Toured Tamil Nadu Agricultural University’s research stations and facilities and spoke with students on agricultural research and technology.
Source: TNAU
Inspected the Pattieswaram storage centre, Kumbakonam regulated market and a direct procurement centre; ordered a faster new 1,000 MT warehouse (₹2.20 crore), prompt paddy purchase and tarpaulins against rain.
Source: Daily Thanthi
Reviewed 2026–27 programmes — schemes, cultivation area, fertiliser supply, farmer grievances — and asked for new welfare schemes in line with election promises.
Source: TN Shorts
Sworn in during the second phase of the Cabinet on 21 May 2026 and allocated Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro Service Co-operatives, Horticulture, Sugar, Sugarcane Excise, Sugarcane Development and Waste Land Development.
Source: Govt press release No. 40
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