Turmeric farming in Munnar, Kerala, offers a fresh solution to wild animal threats.

• Tribal population in Munnar, Kerala, has started turmeric farming on abandoned lands due to wild animal attacks.

• The initiative was supported by the Forest Department.

• Last year, turmeric was cultivated on two acres under the Munnar forest division, yielding rich dividends.

• This year, turmeric farming will be done on 55.56 acres in tribal settlements of the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, and Anamudi National Park.

• All wild animals, including elephants and wild boars, have retreated from turmeric farms.

• Turmeric farming offers an average yield of five tonnes per acre of land.