Cultivate Sesame in Fallow Fields: Bumper Yield, Millions in Earnings with Less Water!

• Farmers advised to grow sesame (til) in empty fields, especially in nilgai-prone 'chaur' and 'taal' areas.
• Sesame cultivation requires minimal water, making it suitable for water-scarce regions and providing additional income.
• Nilgai typically do not damage sesame crops, offering a solution for farmers troubled by animal infestation.
• Dr. Rampal of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Khodawandpur recommends sesame over moong due to labor issues.
• Key advice: ensure sufficient moisture at sowing to reduce later irrigation and nilgai risk.