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Historical Crop Harvest Data for Tamil Nadu
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Data concerning agricultural crop production across districts in Tamil Nadu, India, provides detailed insights into farming output over a significant historical period. This statistical product details the area utilised, the specific commodities harvested, and the resulting production quantities at a granular, district-specific level. It is a vital resource for analysts studying regional farming trends, modelling seasonal yield variations, and supporting policy decisions related to resource management and agricultural economics within the state.
Columns
The data structure consists of seven distinct fields:
- State_Name: Identifies the administrative unit, which exclusively contains the value 'Tamil Nadu'.
- District_Name: Specifies the district within the state, offering geographical resolution. There are 31 unique district names represented.
- Crop_Year: The year associated with the harvest, covering a range from 1997 up to 2013.
- Season: Indicates the specific growing season, such as 'Kharif' or 'Whole Year', with 'Whole Year' being the most frequently occurring value (60%).
- Crop: The specific agricultural commodity produced. The file tracks 87 unique types of crops, including high-frequency entries like Groundnut and Cotton (lint).
- Area: The measurement of land dedicated to the cultivation of the specific crop, reported in corresponding agricultural units.
- Production: The recorded quantity of the crop yield for the given area and season.
Distribution
The file is delivered in a CSV format, specifically named "Tamilnadu agriculture yield data.csv", and has a file size of approximately 742.49 kB. The data set comprises about 13,500 records and includes 7 columns. The temporal span is from 1997 to 2013. All data fields generally exhibit high validity; however, the 'Production' field contains a small portion of missing values, accounting for 2% of the records (approximately 281 entries).
Usage
This information is ideally suited for:
- Statistical analysis focusing on the drivers of crop productivity, factoring in regional and seasonal variables.
- Historical performance benchmarking of districts regarding key agricultural output metrics.
- Supporting the development of agricultural policies, subsidies, and irrigation planning.
- Research into food security and the long-term stability of farming yields in Southern India.
Coverage
The geographic coverage focuses entirely on the State of Tamil Nadu, India, detailing production metrics down to the district level. The time range of the recorded data spans from 1997 through to 2013. This data set is focused solely on agricultural statistics and does not contain any demographic information. Note that the data is not scheduled for further updates, as the expected update frequency is listed as 'Never'.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Academic Researchers: For econometric studies on agricultural input-output relationships and climate impact.
- Government Planners: To allocate resources effectively across districts based on yield requirements and historical performance.
- Agribusiness Consultants: To assess regional supply chain risks and investment potential for major commodities like Groundnut.
- Data Scientists: To build predictive models for forecasting future harvest volumes and yields.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Tamil Nadu District Crop Production Data (1997–2013)
- Indian State-level Agricultural Yield Statistics
- Historical Crop Harvest Data for Tamil Nadu
- District-wise Agricultural Metrics, TN
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Original Data Source: Historical Crop Harvest Data for Tamil Nadu
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