Spotlight | Ashok and Rohan Kuriyan, Balanoor Plantations, South India

GUEST: Ashok and Rohan Kuriyan, Balanoor Plantations, South IndiaPLUS | The Resilience of IntercroppingTea is a principal source of livelihood for nine million small and medium-sized producers, who account for 60% of global tea production. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), they are the “backbone” of the sector, but cultivating only tea is not sustainable. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, "Tea is extremely vulnerable to climate-related events, so it is vital to promote measures such as planting drought- and stress-tolerant cultivars, diversifying production and intercropping tea."Incorporating mixed cropping can lead to a more resilient, sustainable, and profitable tea farming system, especially for smallholders with limited resources who need to optimize their land use and reduce risks.Rural entrepreneurs Ashok Kuriyan and his son Rohan, who own and manage Balanoor Plantations in South India, join us today to discuss the importance of intercropping to sustain tea and coffee farms.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy