A paradigm for rice yield prediction in Tamilnadu

Abstract

Rice is the staple food of Tamil Nadu from time immemorial. Tamil Nadu produces the most varieties of Rice. Water for the agriculture purpose of Tamil Nadu is dependent on the river basins and the seasonal rainfall for its accomplishment. The major sources of irrigation are through the 17 major river basins spread throughout Tamil Nadu. The river basin data abets in agricultural rotation planning and crop decision. The yield outcome of the crop is dependent on various factors such as soil, climate, fertiliser and irrigation that are essential to agriculture. The rice production and its yield in Tamil Nadu is studied and a paradigm that pilots the prediction of rice yield based on the parameters that affects the rice yield is framed. This paradigm can enable the policy makers to make fact based decisions.