Site Selection for Coconut Cultivation
Site Suitability for Coconut Cultivation Coconut is a perennial crop that can thrive for over 70 years, continuously drawing nutrients from a limited volume of soil. Therefore, replenishing the soi...
Soil Health Management in Coconut
Soil is a finite resource, and nutrient depletion over time can negatively impact coconut yield if the soil is not replenished. For instance, a coconut plantation with a density of 175 palms per he...
Integrated Farming in Coconut Plantations
In an Integrated Farming System, agriculture can be combined with livestock, poultry, and fish farming on the same premises to provide year-round employment and additional income. Integrating cattl...
This system involves growing crops of varying heights simultaneously on the same piece of land, thereby using land, water, and space more efficiently and economically. When selecting individual spe...
Intercropping in Coconut Farms
Intercrops or mixed crops should be chosen based on the climatic needs of the crops, available irrigation facilities, and soil type. Additionally, factors such as the canopy size, age, and spacing ...
Slug Caterpillar: Parasa lepida & Contheyla rotunda
Coconut palms face serious threats from leaf-feeding pests, especially during the larval stages, when damage is most severe. Larvae consume the leaf blade, often leaving only midribs and stripping ...