• Top Rank in Crop Productivity: Tamil Nadu ranked 1st in productivity of oilseeds, groundnuts, and 2nd in maize, 3rd in paddy (2024 data).
  • Commercial Agriculture Expansion: There has been a significant growth in commercial farming practices in the state.
  • Increased Use of Inputs: The productivity rise is mainly due to heavy use of chemical fertilizers and groundwater.
  • Fertilizer Usage Growth: Fertilizer consumption increased from 9.65 lakh metric tonnes (2019–20) to 10.68 lakh metric tonnes (2023–24).
  • Surge in Agricultural Power Consumption: Power usage in agriculture rose from 13,811 million units to 17,957 million units during the same period.
  • Focus on High-Yield Crops: Emphasis on crops like oilseeds, maize, sugarcane, and paddy for productivity improvement.