
De-listing of wild pigs may deny farmers crop-loss compensation
The Hindu
Wild pigs account for around 60% of the crop loss in the State
Notifying wild pigs as vermin may deprive the farmers crop-loss compensation caused by the species besides relieving the Kerala government of the financial burden of providing damages.
Wild pigs account for around 60% of the crop loss in the State. Once notified, compensation claims for crop loss or loss of human life by wild pigs may not be entertained. The notification will also take away the restrictions on its hunting and consumption of meat, according to the officials.

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