Leaf Blight in Coconut: Symptoms, Yield Loss & Control
Leaf blight is a damaging fungal disease affecting coconut leaves and nuts, leading to scorched foliage, premature nut fall, and yield losses up to 25%. This article explains its symptoms, seasonal...
Bud Rot in Coconut: Symptoms, Causes & Integrated Management
Bud rot is a severe fungal disease affecting coconut palms during humid and monsoon seasons, especially in coastal and hilly regions. This article covers key symptoms, causal factors, disease sprea...
TANJORE WILT in Coconut: Symptoms, Causes & Control
Ganoderma wilt, also known as Thanjavur wilt, is a serious fungal disease affecting coconut palms, especially in coastal regions. This post explains its symptoms, causal organisms, spread, and inte...
4-Layer Cropping in Coconut Farms for Better Yield and Profit
Multi-tier cropping lets coconut farmers grow 4 crops togetherācoconut (top layer), pepper (climbing on trunks), cocoa (middle), and pineapple (ground level). This system uses land, water, sunlight...
Best Intercrops for Coconut Farms at Different Growth Stages
Intercropping helps coconut farmers earn more by using the space between trees. Crop choices depend on the coconut treeās age and shade levels. In the first 5ā7 years, farmers can grow annual crops...
Grow Cocoa Under Coconut Trees for Extra Profit and Soil Health
Cocoa is an ideal intercrop for coconut farmers. It grows well in partial shade, making coconut plantations the perfect environment. Farmers can plant cocoa trees 2 meters away from coconuts, using...