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Along the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh there are stretches of low scrub jungle of ever-green and semi-evergreen type. These lands have virtually remained 'idle' since long, serving only as inferior pastures for the rural community. Since 1970, cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is being raised on these soils, with the introduction of improved agronomic practices in an intensive programme of resource development The plantation technique including selection of parent material, selection of site, site preparation, nursery and plantation practice and manuring are described in the paper. The soil and water requirements, with tolerable ranges and toxicity limits are indicated. The mammoth programme of cashew cultivation by the Forest Department of Andhra Pradesh. in an effort to introduce commercial cropping is hoped to convert most 'idle lands' into blooming cashew orchards producing "DOLLAR FROM DUST".
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Along the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh there are stretches of low scrub jungle of ever-green and semi-evergreen type. These lands have virtually remained 'idle' since long, serving only as inferior pastures for the rural community. Since 1970, cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is being raised on these soils, with the introduction of improved agronomic practices in an intensive programme of resource development The plantation technique including selection of parent material, selection of site, site preparation, nursery and plantation practice and manuring are described in the paper. The soil and water requirements, with tolerable ranges and toxicity limits are indicated. The mammoth programme of cashew cultivation by the Forest Department of Andhra Pradesh. in an effort to introduce commercial cropping is hoped to convert most 'idle lands' into blooming cashew orchards producing "DOLLAR FROM DUST".