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Discussion connected demolition caused to crops by chaotic boars dominated the farmers’ grievances redress league conducted connected Wednesday aft a spread of 2 months.
The combined gathering for November and December witnessed farmers demanding rights to pursuit backmost the chaotic boars into the forest.
The monthly gathering could not beryllium conducted during November successful presumption of the 87th seminar for Agricultural Scientists and Extension Officers astatine Chennai.
Farmers lamented connected the nonaccomplishment of livelihood caused by herds of chaotic boars, peculiarly successful the fields adjoining wood areas successful Pollachi, Madukkarai, Thondamuthur, Perur, Mettupalayam, Annur, and Periyanaickenpalayam.
The farmers demanded effectual measures by District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar and elder officials of Forest Department who took portion successful the meeting.
Vivasayigal Sangam Coimbatore territory portion president Palanisami said farmers had been facing terrible economical setback owed to harvest damages caused by the chaotic boars. He opposed the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025, and demanded its withdrawal by the Central Government.
Farmers spoke successful unison connected the request for amendment to Wildlife Protection Act for handling the chaotic boars and peafowl. Compensation indispensable beryllium provided for harvest damages caused by chaotic elephants, they emphasised.
Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam wide caput Kandasamy said that Forest Department should emulate their counterparts successful Kerala successful shooting down chaotic boars.
Speakers sought renewal of weapon licences for farmers without delay.
Farmers besides highlighted the request for restoration of the respective streams successful Ponnuthu and Chinnathadagam.
