Article Roy Antony – Develops new variety of Arabica coffee

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Roy Antony – Develops new variety of Arabica coffee - Develops new variety of Arabica coffee exclusively to be grown as intercrop in rubber plantations

“Ours ‘Roys Selection’ coffee can be grown under 80% shade. It yields more in the shaded area hence is apt to be grown as intercrop with rubber and areca nut. It has tap root system so during summer it survives easily and does not compete with rubber roots. The bean size is big. 1kg beans can be obtained from a 4-5 years old plant. It is a yearly crop, free from pests and resistant to leaf rust disease,” affirms Mr. Roy Antony. This coffee variety can be harvested after 18 months but it is...

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