‘Kuruvai’ cultivation area expected to surpass target
The Hindu
‘The total cultivation area in Thanjavur district will touch 60,000 hectares’
The area of coverage under ‘kuruvai’ crop cultivation is expected to surpass the targetted area of 42,000 hectares in Thanjavur district, according to Collector Dinesh Ponraj Oliver. According to an official release, the Collector made this remark at a tripartite meeting held at the Collectorate on Thursday with regard to the procurement of paddy during this ‘kharif kuruvai’ season. Mr. Oliver said that so far ‘kuruvai’ cultivation had been taken up in 28,000 hectares against the target of 42,000 hectares. However, this year it was anticipated that the total ‘kuruvai’ cultivation area in Thanjavur district will touch 60,000 hectares, he said.More Related News