Agriculture was the main occupation of the Tamil region of India during the Sangam period. Agriculture in the state of Tamil Nadu is not of recent origin but has a long history dating back to the 2nd century. C. He changed the lifestyle of primitive man from nomadic hunter of wild fruits and roots to farmer of the land. Agriculture benefits from the wisdom and teachings of the great saints. The wisdom gained and the practices adopted have been passed down from generation to generation. Traditional farmers have developed nature-friendly farming systems and practices such as mixed farming, mixed farming, crop rotation, etc. The great Sangam literature of the ancient Tamil region conveys the depth of knowledge possessed by the older generations of Tamil Nadu farmers. Modern society has begun to appreciate the importance of traditional knowledge, which has undergone a refinement process through generations of experience. The ecological considerations shown by traditional farmers in their agricultural activities are reflected today in the renaissance of organic agriculture.
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