Pappammal (original) (raw)

Pappammal (or Papammal, born 1914) is an Indian organic farmer from Tamil Nadu. At the age of 105, she is argued to be the oldest farmer still active in the field. She is regarded as a pioneer in the agriculture field and is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's department of education. At her age, she works every day on her 2.5 acres land. The Government of India honored her in 2021, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri for her role in organic farming.