date:Nov 05, 2012
sive operations like manual weeding, shade regulation, soil conservation measures, etc.
? The horticultural practices followed in Indian coffee plantations are considered as one of the best in the world, in which emphasis is mainly towards manipulations of microclimate and plant health, so as to reduce excessive dependence on agro-chemical inputs
Apart from the aforementioned advantages, India's coffee industry mainly comprises small holdings, most of which are located in Kerala's Idukki dis