Tapioca cultivation in full swing

Even as the Forest Department and NABARD are trying to promote alternative cropping in Pachamalai, tapioca cultivation is on full swing in the hills and tribal farmers, encouraged by the copious rain from the north east monsoon, are confident of registering higher yield this season. Tapioca is one of the major horticultural crops which ensure sustained livelihood to a large number of tribal farmers. About 3,000 acres...