In Madhya Pradesh, Farmers Dose Crops With Country Liquor | Read

Alcohol may not be good for health, but farmers in Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh are considering it a boon for cultivating pulses. Besides moong, farmers are also using it for turmeric and a few other crops. While farmers vouch for alcohol as a pesticide, agricultural scientists have a different opinion. Most farmers are using 100 ml of country liquor mixed with 15 litres of water and spraying their crop once after sowing. While most say it is better and cheaper than chemical fertilisers, some farmers even claim it gives a better crop yield.