Indian coffee plantation belts are all located in heavy rainfall regions and receive in excess of hundred inches of rainfall per annum. More importantly, coffee soils are well drained soils because of the inherent nature of coffee plants which cannot tolerate waterlogged conditions. Hence, all coffee Plantations in India, may they be Arabica or Robusta […]
Farm Coffee Organic Manures
Indian coffee plantations are characterized by small land holdings and a majority of coffee farmers own less than ten hectares of land. In such a situation, the farmer needs to constantly innovate to maintain the sustainability of the farm. The coffee farmer finds an opportunity to utilize farm organic wastes and residues commonly found within […]
The Fine Art of Composting In Coffee Plantations
Modern day agriculture is toying with the idea of low external input and sustainable agri systems. It has been proved beyond doubt that continuous use of fertilizer in coffee makes the soil sick and this can result in a significant fall in the production levels. A new way of looking at this problem is by […]
Organic Matter Decomposition In Coffee Plantations
Coffee Plantation soils in India are rich in organic matter, which in itself is a great strength for the sustainability of the plantations. However, due to continuous cultivation, the organic matter content of the soil decreases. Hence, the need to replenish the soil with organic matter. Organic matter decomposition serves two important functions, namely supply […]
Soil Water Conservation in Coffee Plantations
Coffee Plantation regions in India are characterized by heavy rainfall. However, the amount of rainfall received on any given day is unpredictable inspite of the advances made in weather forecasting. Productivity depends on two critical components, water and soil which vary from one zone to another. Improved soil water conservation inside the Plantation can also […]
Rain Water Harvesting in Coffee Plantations
Rapid Industrialization, accelerated urbanization and increasing demographic pressure on our natural resources have had a negative impact on our environment. The problems of environmental degradation and ecological imbalance have assumed critical proportions and demand urgent and committed action. As such our growing concern for the environment calls for creation of opportunities for study of the […]