Eriophyd Mite in coconut farming explained
Coconut palms, also known as 'Kalpavriksha' are super important in India because they provide food, homes, and jobs for lots of farmers, especially along the east and west coasts. But there's a pro...
Leaf-eating caterpillars in coconut farming explained
The black-headed caterpillar Opisina arenosella is a big headache for coconut farmers all over India. These caterpillars make their homes on the underside of coconut leaves, munching away on the gr...
What are the nutrient protection technologies used in coconut farming?
The coconut palm is known as the 'Kalpavriksha' or the 'tree of heaven' because every part of it is useful to humans in some way. It provides food, drink, fuel, and timber. In India, millions of fa...
Red palm weevil in coconut farming explained
Sometimes, farmers have trouble figuring out what's messing with their crops, which can really damage their palm trees and how much they produce. One big problem is this bug called the red palm wee...
Rhinoceros beetle in coconut farming explained
Oryctes rhinoceros, also known as the coconut rhinoceros beetle, is a troublesome pest found across many tropical regions. It's notorious for harming both wild and cultivated coconut trees, causing...
Slug caterpillar in coconut farming explained
Ever heard of a coconut slug caterpillar outbreak? Well, back in April-May 2009, there was a huge surge of these little critters in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Why? It turns out that th...