Rainfall Variability, Temperature Fluctuations and Structural Crop Divergence in Tamil Nadu: Empirical Evidence from Irrigated and Rain-fed Agriculture (2000–2023)

Introduction Agriculture is the cornerstone of Tamil Nadu’s socioeconomic fabric. The state accounts for approximately 7 to 8 per cent of India’s total agricultural production and supports the livelihoods of nearly 2.6 crore farming households, with its agricultural sector employing around 45 per cent of the state workforce. Agricultural Gross State Value Added (GSVA) in […]