Archive for the ‘Farming’ Category

Corporal by nature, farming is a vigorous affair. However, far from finding the demands of such a routine challenging, the grower revels in this state. (more…)

In Kodava villages, traditionally, buffalos have been used extensively to plough paddy fields. These bovines are also made to walk on the straw in order to segregate the same from the paddy. (more…)

Farming anywhere is a joy and the same applies enormously in Coorg. The farmer is privileged with ecstatic and inspiring environs, sights, sounds and feelings! (more…)

Farmers in Coorg have begun preparing for the time when Robusta coffee is due for harvest. (more…)

Paddy cultivation is close to the heart of the traditional Coorg farmer. Every farming household grows rice, mostly for domestic consumption. Land suitable for rice cultivation is called ‘bael’ or ‘bhoomi’ in local parlance, and almost revered. (more…)

Diversification or adding possible revenue sources is popular in farm operations, what with Livestock farming becoming second nature to the average Kodava coffee farmer! Availability of space to house livestock and sufficient grazing land is an advantage here. (more…)

Traditionally planted extensively in districts of Karnataka, such as Shimoga, Saklespur, Hassan, & Mangalore, widespread Areca nut planting has occurred in the district of Coorg over the past quarter of a century. (more…)

Robusta coffee is grown in Coorg, especially in its southern region. The more vigorous of the two commercially cultivated varieties, it is also less expensive to retain. (more…)

The Guineafowl is a bird species native to the African continent. Most species of this bird display dark grey or blackish plumage with dense white spots. (more…)

It might seem surprising that while the landscape of Coorg is contrasting, its people are fused in their love of farming. Whilst the taller ranges are at the 4000 feet level, the lower ranges are at mid-2000 feet levels. (more…)