TN agriculture budget focuses on soil health, improving productivity, AI-powered services for farmersChennai: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister R. Vinoth on Thursday presented the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government’s first Agriculture Budget in the Legislative Assembly, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at improving farm productivity, protecting soil fertility and expanding technology-driven services for farmers. The Minister said the Budget was prepared after consultations with farmers and agricultural exporters and incorporated suggestions received from stakeholders. The programme will focus on protecting and improving soil fertility and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across the state. The Agriculture Budget comes a day after the TVK government presented its Revised Budget Estimates for 2026-27. Meanwhile, opposition DMK legislators arrived at the Assembly wearing black shirts as a mark of protest ahead of the Agriculture Budget presentation.