1P. Shenbagaraj and 2S. Sasikumar

1,2Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College Autonomous Palayamkottai - 627002 Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627012

ABSTRACT

An essential ingredient in any kitchen is chilli. Vegetables, spices, condiments, sauces, and pickles are all grown in different types. One of the most lucrative crops, chilli is cultivated all around the nation. Tamil Nadu is one of the states in India that produces the most chillies. Tamil Nadu has the largest acreage, productivity, and output of chillies. Among the most significant spices, chilli is largely utilised in processed powder form in daily diets and has limited usage as a vegetable.

Key words : chilli cultivation, indispensable spice, marginal and small farmers, mechanical power, input-output structure

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