Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Turn Rs 7 Saplings into Lakhs, Keep Animals Away

• Lakhimpur Kheri farmers are planting eucalyptus trees for dual benefits: high profit and crop protection from stray animals.
• Saplings cost 6-7 rupees; mature trees (5-6 years) fetch around 3000 rupees, potentially earning millions in additional income.
• Eucalyptus wood is in high demand for furniture, plywood, and construction; leaves yield valuable oil and medicines.
• Farmer Amit Mishra planted 300 trees and plans 1000 more, citing protection from stray animals as a key benefit.
• Best planted in rainy season, 1.5m apart on field boundaries; requires no separate watering, making it low maintenance.