Planning for the drought - overall plan change in managing farm

 This year so far rain is very less, paddy field has gone dry and no moisture in the ground to plant. I had lost 6 coconut trees in last summer, so wanted to have some cover throughout the farm. Earlier was thinking of Mucuna Bractecta but it is quite invasive, hence dropped it from time being. Some fodder grass coming in some area of farm looks to be growing well, they are perennial too, but not sure if they remain green in summer. Idea is that we should have a green cover in summer also, wanted to retain all the grasses in the farm as it is, only pathway will be cut this time. Mexican sunflower is another plant which grows quickly and covers large areas, they are also perennial and remains some what green in summer. Also planting super napier fodder grass also.

So basically these are the plans for dealing with drought

1). After October no cutting of grass/trees except for the pathway. Hence moisture retention is maximum

2). Till october plant as many fodder grass,mexican sunflower,glyrecedia and other flowering plants