Agri Budget to improve horticulture sector in western districts

The revised Agri Budget for Tamil Nadu for 2026-27 presented on Thursday has several initiatives that are expected to give a boost to the horticulture sector in the western districts.In a move that is expected to benefit farmers in Krishnagiri and Tiruppur districts, the Budget proposes capacity building programmes, technical guidance and infrastructure support for farmers growing mango, guava, tomato, moringa and small onion in clusters of over 3,000 acres.Coconut is cultivated in about five lakh hectares in Tamil Nadu, with a production of 670 crore number of coconuts. A special scheme for coconut will be implemented to support the farmers in pest and disease management, increasing productivity, and improving value addition. The government has allocated ₹16 crore for this purpose.The Tam