Coffee forests are harbingers for wildlife conservation. Despite the fact that there exists a significant human population pressure in general when it comes to allocating land for wildlife habitats and human developmental activities, coffee Planters have done well in terms of wildlife conservation. Coffee Planters have realized that life cannot be sustained anywhere in the […]
Gentle Giants In Shade Coffee…A Live And Let Live Appoach
The Western Ghats, one of the eight HOTTEST HOT SPOTS of biodiversity is one of the largest unbroken pieces of forest. These magnificent chains of mountains and forests are the last few places on the planet where one can watch nature express itself. These forest ranges are home to wildlife sanctuaries and biodiversity coffee plantations. The […]
Axis Deer- An Invasive Species in Shade Coffee
Coffee Plantations in India are predominantly shade-grown under the canopy of a heterogamous tree population. The multi-storied crops, along with herbs, spices, and shrubs, growing beneath the canopy serve as the ideal food, for a wide variety of wildlife species. Over the years, diversification into chemical-intensive crops has burdened the soil, resulting in a host […]
Barking Deer: An Elusive Mammal inside shade coffee
Indian shade-grown eco-friendly coffee plantations are home to a large number of wildlife species. This is due to the fact that the area under coffee cultivation is positioned in the biodiversity hot spot of the Western Ghats, at the convergence of wildlife sanctuaries and the Nilgiri biosphere region. These plantations provide a variety of habitats […]
Coffee Forests As Buffer Zones In Wildlife Conservation
In recent times, the human-animal conflict has spilled over into shade coffee with elephants, deer, Gaur, and other species of wildlife freely roaming inside shade coffee. At times, some of this wildlife, have selected coffee plantations as their permanent sanctuary. We have selected the sloth bear for this article because it is listed as Vulnerable […]
Role of Magnesium in Plants
We often apply Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potash as major nutrients in enhancing the yield of coffee and multiple crops associated with coffee. Many Coffee Planters, also use micronutrient combinations, either separately or in combination with straight fertilizers. Most Planters are aware that both major and minor nutrients are required for increased yields in coffee. However, […]