Higher Coffee Production Expected in 2015-16 in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is third
major Coffee growing state. As per the
Coffee Board of India, around 31 thousand ha area is under Coffee cultivation
in Tamil Nadu. Pulneys, Nilgiris, Salem
and Coimbatore are major district for coffee cultivation in the state
contributing about 12 thousand, 7.7 thousand, 9 thousand and 2.8 thousand ha
area respectively. During 2014-15, about 17.9 thousand MT total Coffee
production has been estimated in the state from which 13.15 thousand MT is
Arabica while 4.72 thousand MT is Robusta variety. Presently, harvesting of Coffee berries is
under progress. Timely and adequate blossom and backing shower lead Board’s
post blossom forecast for 2015-16 gives a positive outlook in which about 18.8
thousand MT production is expected in the state.
The yield of Coffee is adversely affected by
high temperature alongwith extreme and unseasonal rainfall and frequency of
pest and disease infestations. Despite rainfall at regular intervals currently,
temperature in the state are ranging around 30oC. As per WeatherSys,
light to moderate rainfall is expected in many parts of the state during next
seven days.
Meteogram
produced by metGIS_Agro® showing actual weather data for last 10
days and forecast for next 7 days including soil temperature and ET. Rainfall
for last 120 days is also available if clicked with specific crop.
We at WeatherSys monitor crop growth vis-à-vis the actual weather
and weather forecast on day to day basis. We also gather ground information on
the status of the crop and associated weather in major growing districts.
For a comprehensive overview on major crops
and their districts, please visit our website www.weatherindia.net
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