The utilisation of husks on coco-nut estates.

Abstract

Husks form one of the important by-products of the coco-nut palm, the economic utilization of which plays an important part in the successful cultivation of coco-nut estates. When prices are attractive it is the practice to sell husks to the fibre mills, often without an adequate return when the manurial value and the moisture conserving properties of husks are considered. In districts where fibre mills are not available husks are often allowed to accumulate in heaps, the proper disposal of which forms a problem. It is the object of this leaflet to indicate the most profitable ways in which they can be utilized.