Archive · 9 Jun 2025
CPCRI Cropping Systems Boost Farm Productivity and Resilience
Scientists have developed special farming systems to help farmers grow more coconuts and areca nuts.
These systems combine different crops like coconuts, black pepper, bananas, and cocoa to make the most of the land.
This can bring in a lot more money for farmers, up to ₹10 lakh per hectare each year.
Making the soil better and using new types of crops can also help.
The government is helping these scientists work with farmers to use these new ideas, so farms can grow more food and earn more money.
CPCRI developed cropping system models to boost farm productivity, profitability, and climate resilience.
A coconut-based model with black pepper, banana, and pineapple can yield ₹3.5-4 lakh per hectare annually.
An arecanut-based model with black pepper, cocoa, and banana can yield ₹4.4-10 lakh per hectare annually.
Improved soil practices can increase coconut yield by 20-30%.
Adoption of new technologies and crop varieties can significantly boost farmer revenue.
- Who
- ICAR-CPCRI developed the cropping systems and is promoting them.
- What
- CPCRI developed cropping system models using coconut and arecanut to increase farm productivity and farmer revenue.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated in the article beyond Kasaragod.
- Why
- To enhance farm productivity, profitability, and climate resilience, as well as boost farmer revenue.
- Institute
- ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)
- Location
- Kasaragod
- Coconut Cropping Model Return
- ₹3.5-4 lakh per hectare per year
- Arecanut Cropping Model Return
- ₹4.4-10 lakh per hectare annually
- Coconut Cultivation Area
- 22 lakh hectares
- Increase in Coconut Yield
- 20-30%
- Additional Coconuts Annually
- 385 crore
- Estimated Farmer Revenue Boost
- ₹3,850 crore