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SUCCESS STORY

Series No. 2 uploaded 20/10/2005

Unsystematic intercropping in the coconut garden with 75 bearing and 35 juvenile coconut palms (var. West Coast Tall)
Less degree of crop intensification
No poultry integration
Low level of extension and research contact

Participated in training programmes on Coconut Based Farming Systems organised by CPCRI under COGENT/IPGRI Project on Poverty reduction

Availed micro-credit for procuring planting materials and other inputs

Shri. Maniyani raised intercrops systematically and became a model farmer

Shri. K. Kunhambu Maniyani was selected as the best farmer adopting intercropping in coconut garden by IPGRI/COGENT

Average yield of coconut : 80 nuts/palm/year (Against the State average of 40 nuts/palm/year)

Tapioca cultivated as an intercrop between bearing palms

0.2 ha
Net profit Rs. 3,000/-

Banana (var. Nendran) as an intercrop of juvenile palms

0.1 ha (75 plants)
Yield: 10-12 kg/plant
Net profit Rs. 6,400/-

Other intercrops raised: Cow pea; Bhendi

Additional income realized from intercropping : Rs.10,000 to 12,000 per year

Backyard Poultry: 8-10 birds (Breed: Gramalakshmy)

Now showing active interest in various programmes organized by Research/Extension Agencies

Recognition for the achievements in systematic intercropping in coconut and act as a model farmer motivating other farmers to adopt scientific farming practices