How a retired sub-inspector in Dharmapuri turned 8 acres into a mulberry farm for silk, using automated drip and sprinkler irrigation system.

The Hindu reported on an IIT-Madras study showing rooftop gardens cut roof surface temperatures by 8–12°C in Chennai. I took a thermometer to my own terrace — a garden my mother built entirely out of kitchen seeds — and measured a 4.4°C difference between the exposed roof and the planted side.

Curious about the true cost of setting up micro-irrigation? From the essential components like PVC mainlines and inline laterals to the official PDMC pricing frameworks, this ultimate guide breaks down exactly what goes into an irrigation system invoice. Discover how row spacing drives material costs and learn how small and marginal farmers in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh can leverage AGS Irrigation to secure up to a 100% government subsidy with zero upfront cash hassle.

Tamil Nadu is the nation’s leading producer of tapioca, but cultivating this nutrient-heavy root crop requires precise, consistent watering. In this post, we look at how farmer Kandhasamy integrated an advanced inline drip irrigation system between his coconut trees—drastically slashing manual labor and weed growth while maximizing his land's output.