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The hillside plantation at River Island with its solar panels among the palms
The Organic Farm

A Living Organic Fruit Library

An encyclopedia of organic fruits across 15 acres.

Organic Fruit Library

50+ species, lovingly cultivated

From the King and Queen of fruits to 24 varieties of dragon fruit, River Island is a living encyclopedia of tropical and exotic produce.

Dragon Fruit

24 imported varieties — Kerala's commercial pioneer. Incl. Malaysian Red, Palora Gold & Israel Yellow.

Mangosteen

Queen of fruits — rare in Indian cultivation, grown at River Island.

Durian

King of fruits — grown on Indian soil at River Island.

Rambutan

Southeast Asian delicacy, cultivated at the farm.

Avocado

Part of the organic tropical collection.

Palamattam Mango

Heritage variety exclusive to the Palamattam estate.

Vietnam Early Jackfruit

Early-season variety prized for its sweetness.

50+ Other Species

A full living library — from spices to exotic tropical fruits.

Aerial top view of the dragon fruit plantation
Kerala's Pioneer

24 varieties of dragon fruit

River Island is Kerala's commercial dragon fruit pioneer, with 24 imported varieties grown across the plantation — from Malaysian Red to Palora Gold and Israel Yellow. Our 'Tree to Table' tour lets guests see, touch and taste the harvest at its freshest.

Integrated Farm Ecosystem

Every element works together

A heritage-breed cow at the River Island farm
Dairy & Livestock

Heritage cattle of Kerala

Kasargod Kullan and Vechur cows — rare heritage breeds of Kerala — graze the farm and supply fresh dairy.

Beekeeping at the River Island apiary
Bee Farming

A 50-box apiary

50 honey bee boxes drive natural pollination across the plantation — and farm-fresh honey is available to guests.

Backyard aquaculture fish tanks at the farm
Aquaculture

Backyard fish tanks

Giant Gourami and Tilapia are farmed in backyard tanks, woven into the farm’s integrated ecosystem.

The aquaponics and hydroponics units at River Island
Hydroponics & Aquaponics

Soil-free fresh greens

Advanced soilless units are integrated with the fish tanks, growing fresh greens with the nutrients they share.

My Farm Cart — the River Island farm store
Our Farm Store

My Farm Cart

Take a taste of River Island home with you. Our farm store, My Farm Cart, offers the farm’s organic produce, fruits, farm-fresh honey and Coco Vino — harvested and packed straight from the plantation.

Visit myfarmcart.com
Sustainability & Eco Story

Carbon-neutral, zero-waste farming

Carbon Neutral

Powered by a 10 KW solar grid — one of Kerala's first energy-smart farms.

Zero Waste

All fruit waste and fibres converted into biogas to power the facility.

Miyawaki Forest

Two-acre pocket forest — dense biodiversity, local birds and wildlife.

Solar Poly-House

Solar driers for copra and spices — traditional crops, modern energy.

Tour the Farm in Person

Walk the plantation, taste 50+ fruits, and see sustainable farming in action.