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, […]
Potassium Dynamics In Coffee Soils
Coffee is cultivated in different Agro climatic regions receiving moderate to heavy rainfall. The soils where coffee is cultivated ranges from sandy loam to clay. Most soil analysis reports give a positive status on the availability of K in coffee soils. The paradox faced by the Coffee Farmers is such that the Potassium content of […]
Azolla as a Biofertilizer in Coffee Plantations
The coffee mountains are a picture’s place on planet earth. Panoramic scenery and ancient forts, steep green valleys and imposing peaks. Mountain tops painted with tall evergreen trees, shade the coffee plantations below. This describes Coffee County at its best. It is indeed a magical site. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Hidden within the confines […]
Neem Based Fertilizer Use Efficiency
Coffee Plantation belts in India have undergone a metamorphosis since the British coffee pioneers left India, four decades back. In the early days of coffee planting, subsistence farming was the norm. However, in recent years, traditional farming has given way to intensive farming. Today, coffee cultivation has become a multimillion dollar industry. From an annual […]
The Importance of Neem For Sustainable Coffee Production
Shade grown coffee plantations are one of India’s best kept secrets. These coffee farms are located in tropical belts, where the sun shines strongly, warming the coffee mountain. As such, the coffee farms receive abundant sunlight. The photosynthetic machinery of the three tiered tree canopy makes maximum use of solar radiation with the help of […]