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Harvesting device

Is there any device for harvesting mangoes from my orchard spread over three acres?

S. Chinnasamy
Hosur

You can contact the Head, University of Agricultural Sciences, Post Harvest Technology Centre, Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra (GKVK), Bangalore 560 065, email: rangannab@gmail.com, phone: 23330153 extn 345 for details on mango harvesters.

What does the term live fence mean?

B.S. Saraswathi
Palghat

Live fencing means growing plants around a particular area or plot in the farm. It takes 2-3 years to establish a live crop fence and is cost effective. Plants which are not consumed by cattle, sheep and goats are ideal for creating the fence.

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