Farmer R. Venkatrasa practises intercropping, the growing of two or more crops on the same field. The land under coconut trees is not left bare but planted with two fodder grasses, hedge lucerne (Desmanthus virgatus) and CO4 hybrid napier grass, which also help maintain soil health.
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