Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Deer Threaten Kurnool Farmers, Crop Damage Intensifies
Imagine you're a farmer and deer keep eating your crops!
That's what's happening in Kurnool.
Big groups of deer are eating the food grown by farmers.
Farmers are upset because they are losing money and can't protect their crops without legal trouble.
Years ago, they tried moving the deer, but it didn't work.
Now they want the government to build a park for the deer to keep them away from the farms.
Deer herds are damaging crops in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
Farmers face crop losses and legal issues when trying to protect their fields.
An estimated 25,000-30,000 deer roam the area.
Farmers want a deer park to protect their crops.
Past attempts to control the deer population were unsuccessful.
- Who
- Farmers and deer.
- What
- Deer are damaging crops, causing financial loss for farmers.
- When
- Ongoing issue, with damage happening during the current Kharif season and previous years.
- Where
- Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, specifically in areas like Aluru and Pathikonda.
- Why
- Deer are entering farmlands to find food, causing damage to crops.
Farmers' Perspective
Forest Official's Perspective
Crop Damage vs. Wildlife Protection
Farmers' Perspective
Deer are destroying crops, causing financial loss.
Forest Official's Perspective
Forest officials are working to protect the deer.
Deer Park
Farmers' Perspective
They want the government to set up a deer park.
Forest Official's Perspective
The government needs to decide.
- Location
- Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
- Affected Crops
- Bengal gram and jowar
- Estimated Deer Population
- 25,000-30,000
- Legal Issue
- Farmers face legal action if deer are harmed.
- Requested Solution
- Deer park