In the lush spice gardens of Dabhal in Dharbandora, Farmer Sachin Tendulkar, distinct from the cricket legend, excels in the realm of black pepper. His pioneering in-situ grafting of black pepper has garnered national acclaim. Tendulkar addresses the challenges posed by quick wilt and slow wilt diseases that plague Goa’s black pepper vines, emphasizing the importance of grafting techniques and quality grafts. By cultivating black pepper as an intercrop alongside coconut and arecanut gardens, he not only boosts yields but also creates an additional revenue stream for farmers.