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 […]
Coffee Plantations A Multidisciplinary Approach
The full title of this article is Partners in Coffee Bio-Sustainability Coffee Plantations – A Multidisciplinary Approach Natural Selection in Coffee Plantations. The Westernghats located in India are one among the 18 HOTSPOTS of the world known for its unexplored and underexploited plant genetic resources. Indian Coffee plantations are essentially located in this hotspot zone […]
Invisible Communications in Coffee Plantations
Coffee Planters, world-wide are slowly beginning to realize that by their inherent actions, they have immense power to change the environment, far more, than in the past, because of the tremendous advances in science and technology. At this juncture it is critical to understand the natural patterns of the coffee ecosphere. We need to examine […]