It is a well-established fact that in all terrestrial ecosystems, insects are one of the most important and diverse components but are often neglected, despite the fact that they possess an amazing diversity in size, form and behaviour. Insects range in size from less than a millimetre to over 18 centimetres in length. Before understanding […]

We have often tried to stimulate the imagination of both the Planting Community as well as the Scientific Community by writing a series of articles on various topics which includes Biodiversity, Plant health and Nutrition, Ecosystem conservation, Mechanization, Composting, Soil health and Water conservation that has a direct bearing on Eco-friendly Shade Coffee. This particular […]

Lapwings are one of the most striking birds inside Ecofriendly Shade Coffee because  of their distinct large eyes and a red flashy wattle in front of each eye. Males and females are similar in plumage. These birds are usually found in pairs, in almost all Agro climatic Zones of coffee, but many pairs can be […]

Over the years we have noticed thousands of dragonflies hovering in the air inside ecofriendly shade coffee. These prominent and brightly colored insects are commonly observed near ponds, lakes, streams, open areas and inside coffee zones. Many species inhabiting the coffee agro ecosystem play a crucial role in controlling pest populations. Most Coffee Planters are […]

Each year thousands of migratory birds fly hundreds and thousands of kilometers in order to reach Ecofriendly Indian coffee forests because these birds and other migratory birds find the ideal ecological conditions and habitats for breeding , feeding and raising their young. Different species of birds have different life patterns. Shade coffee with varied agro […]