Suggestions expressed by the tribal farmers for better utilization of indigenous agricultural practices

The study has attempted to analyse the suggestions expressed by the tribal farmers for better utilization of indigenous agricultural practices in Pachaimalai hills. This study was conducted in Pachaimalai hills of Trichy District of Tamilnadu. It occupies a prominent position in tribal population of Tamilnadu. A sample size of hundred respondents was selected on the basis of proportionate random sampling techniques. Data were collected by interviewing the respondents personally with the help of pre-tested and well-structured interview schedule. The data collected were processed, coded and tabulated. Majority of the respondents expressed “documenting indigenous agricultural practices”, Rewarding indigenous practices by government official and “Provisions of Subsidised inputs to indigenous farming” for sustainable development in this region.