Popularization of improved production technology in maize - as an alternate crop during kharif season under Cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Maize has emerged as one of the most suitable alternative to rice in Cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu. The field demonstrations were conducted in Mayiladuthurai and Kuthalam blocks of Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu during kuruvai 2017 (June 2017 –August 2017). Because of the inventions on maize as alternate crop for kuruvai season is effectively motivated the farmers and changed their diversified farming from rice cultivation. In this case farmers wanted an alternate means of income from rice crop. Cultivation of Maize will pave a new road towards self-sufficiency and sustainability.