Tamil Nadu ranks high in the production of all of the above.
Poultry is the raising of domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and quail for food. It is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural sector in India. Tamil Nadu is the second largest producer of poultry meat in India, after Andhra Pradesh. The state has a poultry population of over 100 million birds, and produces over 2 million tonnes of poultry meat annually.
Fisheries is the activity of catching or cultivating fish, shellfish, aquatic plants, and other forms of aquatic life. It is an important source of food and livelihood for millions of people around the world. Tamil Nadu is one of the leading fish-producing states in India. The state has a coastline of over 1,000 kilometers, and a marine area of over 100,000 square kilometers. The state produces over 2 million tonnes of fish annually.
Sericulture is the production of silk. It is a complex process that involves the rearing of silkworms, harvesting their cocoons, and reeling the silk from the cocoons. Tamil Nadu is one of the leading silk-producing states in India. The state has a long history of sericulture, and is home to over 100,000 silk farmers. The state produces over 10,000 tonnes of silk annually.