Estimation of Economic Loss of Agricultural Production and Livestock Population in Tamil Nadu due to Sago Industrial Pollution: A Case Study
Periyasamy, P. (2021). Estimation of Economic Loss of Agricultural Production and Livestock Population in Tamil Nadu due to Sago Industrial Pollution: A Case Study. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 4(2): 165-178. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.040212
14 Pages Posted: 11 Jun 2021
Date Written: June 2, 2021
Abstract
The study focuses on the economic loss of agricultural production and livestock population in Tamil Nadu due to sago industrial pollution. Primary data was obtained from 413 households. A larger number of sago processing industries in identified villages belonging to taluks, namely Salem, Mettur and Attur, were sampled to estimate the loss of agricultural production and livestock population. The outcome of the research recommends improving the health of the ecosystem and managing sago effluents.
Keywords: Agricultural Production; Livestock Population; Sago Industries; Negative Impact; Environmental Degradation
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