We have extensively written on the role of various pollen vectors involved in cross-pollination inside coffee forests. Having sufficient understanding of these pollination agents enables the coffee Planters to maximize both productivity and quality of multi crops. That apart, we often overlook a very important aspect of raw honey that is abundantly available inside the […]
Soil Health And Microbes
Soil health reflects on many aspects of the Nations well-being and is a key factor in determining the food security of the globe. Yet this very important aspect of soil health is poorly understood. We have made an honest attempt to think out of the box, being fully aware, of the limitations, inside of the […]
Human Urine As A Microbial Stimulant
We had written an article, titled Stimulation of soil microflora inside coffee plantations in the year 2009. (March 1, 2009). In this article, we had mentioned the results of our experiments conducted for over a 5 year period on the effect of human urine on the growth and development of the coffee bush. A one-acre […]
Coffee And Forms of Nitrogen Absorbed by Plants
There is no denying the fact that Coffee soils in India are rich in nitrogen, but the paradox is that most of it is in the unavailable form. Second, Nitrogen is the most imperative element for proper plant growth and development of the coffee bush. Third, nitrogen plays a pivotal role in significantly increasing and […]
Rhizosphere Effect On Eco-friendly Shade Coffee
Coffee soils in India are undergoing a sea change in terms of fertilizer application. Many indigenous fertilizer companies are promoting new-age synthetic fertilizers and a few foreign fertilizer manufacturing units in collaboration with their Indian Counter parts are setting up state of the art manufacturing units in India to promote chemical farming. Eco-friendly shade coffee […]
Coffee Friendly Asian Koel
The Asian Koel is one among the few bird species that can easily be spotted and identified by all coffee Planters. It is the first bird to break the silence at dawn and its melodious call can be heard vibrating through the green corridors of the Coffee Forest. Description The Asian Koel is a very […]