Humatesis the purest form of natural organic matter formed as a result of decomposed prehistoric plant and animal matter. Humates contain fulvic, humic, Ulmicacid and lignin. Leonnoditeis the most commonly occurring humateore which is yellow to dark brown in color. Benefits of humates Humate is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants and free radical […]
Physiological Role of Potassium in Eco-friendly Shade Coffee
Coffee production requires a well-balanced and adequate supply of nutrition in the form of major elements such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash and other minor and trace elements. Among all the essential elements, potassium is the third most likely, to limit coffee growth and productivity. In Plantation crops like coffee, potassium is commonly considered as […]
In Plain Sight… The Wandering Violin Mantis
Every day, planters and employees walk among the various coffee bushes, shade trees, and other wild plants that grow within an eco-friendly coffee estate. Thousands (probably) of small creatures live and exist in all these bushes, trees and plants, and go unnoticed by the average person and large animal every single day. Behavior and natural […]
The Big Four Snakes Inside the Coffee Forests of India
The Coffee forests are blessed with some of the most unique and beautiful snakes. Almost all coffee zones are fertile ground for both venomous and nonvenomous snakes. The type of shade pattern inside the coffee estates varies with Arabica Plantations having dense shade and Robusta plantations more open to sun. Since reptiles are cold blooded, […]
Oil Palm Plantations & Ecofriendly Shade Coffee
Palm oil is a type of edible vegetable oil that is derived from the palm fruit, grown on the African oil palm tree. Oil palms are originally from Western Africa. These plantations grow luxuriantly in tropical places with abundant sunshine and rain. Today, palm oil is grown throughout Africa, Asia, North America, and South America, […]
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 […]