The area under sesame cultivation in the downstream irrigated areas around Thur has increased this year.Tirupur District Muttur, Chinnamuthur, Udayam, Velampalayam, Mangalappatti, Poomanthanvalasu, Rasathavalasu, Valliyarachal and Mettupalayam areas are the major industries occupied by agriculture throughout the year. In this situation, water has been released from the Bhavanisagar Dam in Erode district to the irrigated areas of Muttur town and the surrounding villages for the cultivation of oilseeds from January to date. Using this water, farmers in the area have started cultivating sesame, sunflower, groundnut and pulses. Investment in sesame cultivation In this situation, the area under sesame cultivation in Muttur town and the surrounding rural Keelpawani irrigated areas has increased this year. According to this, farmers in the area invest Rs. 18,000 to Rs.25,000 Are done. Currently, the region experiences a lot of sunshine during the day and a milder climate at night. Thus, due to the prevailing climatic conditions in the region, sesame plants are getting adequate supply of water and sunlight without delay. Thus, the sesame plants currently cultivated by the farmers in these areas are well grown and in bloom. Sesame harvesting works Following this, the farmers of the area are to start the sesame harvesting work in 10 days by hired laborers. The harvested sesame seeds are then taken directly to the regulated outlets operated by the Tirupur Erode District Agricultural Marketing Board and sold at tender price without any intermediation. Farmers in the area have shown more interest in cultivating sesame this year as they got extra price for sesame cultivation last year. It is noteworthy that the area under sesame cultivation has increased more than usual in these areas this year as well.