“Remodelling to make a real difference”: Coffee production in Zimbabwe
In the early 1990s, Zimbabwe was a recognised coffee producer. The country’s sector supported more than 20,000 farmers, who produced more than 15,000 tonnes of...
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“Nyumba Kumi Kahawa”: The initiative rejuvenating coffee production in Kenya
Kenya has been a major global coffee producer for more than 100 years. Although the crop was only introduced to the country in the late...
Exploring popular Kenyan coffee varieties: SL-28 & SL-34
Kenya is the 16th largest coffee producer in the world by volume, and is recognised today as a prominent specialty coffee origin. Growing regions in...
What is the Nairobi Coffee Exchange?
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) manages the auction of all coffee produced in Kenya. It’s managed by the country’s Exchange Management Committee, and regulated by...
Exploring Kenyan Coffee: What Is A “Coffee Marketing Agent”?
Mention the words “marketing agent” to a coffee producer in Kenya, and the reaction you get will vary massively. To some, marketing agents are responsible...
A Guide To Top-Working And How It Can Help Coffee Producers
Just like any other plant, coffee trees are affected by time. After a certain period, they will reach a stage where their output and productivity...
Renewing Generational Interest in Kenyan Coffee Production
Coffee production faces challenges all over the world. In Kenya, things are no different. However here, the age of producers could compromise the future of...