BLOCK LEVEL PLANNING OF CROPS USING GIS

Abstract

The geographical information system (GIS) is a computer-based technology that describes, stores, manipulates and analyzes information spatially and produces output in the form of maps and data tables which could be used for precise planning and decision making in agricultural development process too. Land, soil and land use pattern are the most viable factors to decide the agricultural yield. The southern part of Tamil Nadu, India mainly depends on rain and ground water potential for agriculture. The soil information on Athoor block of Dindigul District related to the agricultural sector is prepared from the soil survey data. The digital data sources are created using GIS. The administrative boundary was overlaid with soil data for the purpose of agricultural planning at the block level. The suggested cropping pattern will help the farmers to improve the yields.