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Assam experiment explores alternative crops to reduce human-elephant conflict

Guwahati: As World Elephant Day focuses on the growing challenge of protecting elephants while reducing conflict with people, an experiment in Assam is pointing to a practical solution: changing what farmers grow in areas frequently visited by wild elephant herds. The approach, being promoted by biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak in parts of Udalguri, Baksa and [] The post Assam experiment explores alternative crops to reduce human-elephant conflict appeared first on NorthEast Now .