Kerala’s rubber plantations to be classified as per landslip vulnerability

Rubber Board to launch portal, will recommend farm practices based on inputs

The chaotic scenes of rubber trees toppled over in a heavy gush of mud and water, a common occurrence along the foothills of the Western Ghats during monsoon, may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a novel initiative by the Rubber Board. With a view to minimising the impact of landslips on the natural rubber plantations, the Rubber Board is all set to unveil a Web portal classifying the rubber plantations across the State based on their susceptibility to landslips. The classification, according to officials, will help the agency recommend adoption of suitable agricultural practices and cultural operations to each plantation, based on its vulnerability.