Lockdown turned farm to fork – dream or reality - Agricultural Situation in Thanjavur, India before, during and after COVID-19

Abstract

Thanjavur, being the southernmost district of the Cauvery delta, plays a critical part in Tamil Nadu's agricultural landscape, since 70% of the population is employed in agriculture and related activities. As usual, the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu" grew paddy vegetation between 2019 and 2020, but farmers were unable to pay for COVID lockdowns. This resulted in a condition that was worse than a drought scenario. In this respect, we intend to combine early evidence of the COVID-19 influence on the Indian agriculture system, including production, marketing, and consumption, as evidenced via the use of a set of ability approaches to recover and thrive post-pandemic. The 2020 NDVI picture was compared to the similar images from 2019 and 2021. A change picture was created, and state-degree NDVI values were calculated. Additionally, the district-level cropped area share was mapped via the NDVI thresholding technique. Additionally, the location of the crop sowed, the crop condition, and the amount of vegetation that was unable to grow due to pandemic conditions were compared for each year. The epidemic caused havoc on all players in the Indian agricultural equipment industry on a major physical, social, financial, and emotional level. Seizing the opportunity presented by the accident, the examination suggests a slew of actions and long-overdue reforms.