THEME 6 – Markets, Institutions and Policies for Sustainable Agriculture

Achieving sustainable agriculture requires more than just technological innovations—it depends critically on enabling markets, effective institutions, and sound policy frameworks. Well-functioning markets ensure fair pricing, access to inputs, and incentives for adopting sustainable practices. Strong institutions facilitate resource governance, extension services, credit systems, and land tenure security. Meanwhile, policies focused on climate-smart agriculture, subsidy reforms, environmental regulations, and inclusive rural development help align economic and environmental goals. An integrated approach involving agricultural economics, rural sociology, public policy, and development studies is essential to create resilient food systems that support farmers while preserving natural resources.

  • Dr. N. Venkatesa Palanichamy – Dean (Agriculture)
  • Dr. P. P. Murugan – Director (Extension Education)
  • Dr. P. Balasubramaniam – Director (Open and Distance Learning)
  • Dr. A. Vidhyavathi – Prof. & Head (Agricultural Economics)
  • Dr. C. Karthikeyan – Prof. & Head (Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology)
  • Dr. K. Mahendran – Prof. & Head (Agricultural and Rural Management)
  • Dr. S. Saravanakumar – Prof. (Agricultural Economics)
  • Dr. V. Karthick – Assistant Prof. (Agricultural Economics)
  • Dr. C. Velavan – Prof. (Agribusiness Management)
  • Dr. P. Balaji – Prof. (Agribusiness Management)
  • Dr. R. Premavathi – (Agricultural  Extension)
  • Dr. A. Janaki Rani – (Agricultural Extension)