Coriander: The 'Magic' Crop That Doubles Income, Deters Nilgai in Sitamarhi

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News18•27-01-2026, 07:48
Coriander: The 'Magic' Crop That Doubles Income, Deters Nilgai in Sitamarhi
- •Agricultural expert Alok Kumar from Sitamarhi suggests planting coriander to deter nilgai and protect main crops.
- •Nilgai dislike the strong scent of coriander, preventing them from entering fields where it's sown around main crops like wheat, chickpeas, or peas.
- •This method is organic, environmentally friendly, and provides a free protective shield for farmers.
- •Coriander offers double benefits: it protects the main crop and provides additional income as it's sold as a vegetable and spice with year-round demand.
- •Farmers in Sitamarhi who adopted this method reported surprising results, with nilgai no longer approaching their fields.
Why It Matters: Coriander acts as a natural nilgai deterrent, protecting crops and boosting farmer income in Sitamarhi.
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