How can technical assistance help coffee producers defend against pests & diseases?
Just like most other crops, coffee plants are vulnerable to pests and diseases. For centuries, this has posed a huge challenge for farmers all around...
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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production
Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world, which means it is produced and exported on a mass global scale. Naturally, large-scale agricultural production can sometimes be at odds with environmental conservation and protection efforts – often because of links to deforestation and poor farm management, for instance. However, as the demand for sustainably-grown coffee continues to rise, more and more efforts are being made by industry… read more
Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world, which means it is produced and exported on a mass global scale. Naturally, large-scale agricultural production can sometimes be at odds with environmental conservation and protection efforts – often… read more
Exploring Yield & Profitability For Coffee Farmers
Farm productivity is something we often discuss in the coffee sector. Price fluctuations and difficulties with pests and diseases mean that low productivity levels are...
How Can Producers Define Sensory Profiles For Their Coffees?
With any given cup of specialty coffee, there are an incredible number of factors that determine its quality. A coffee’s flavour will vary according to...
How Can Digitalisation Improve Profitability On Coffee Farms?
Digitalisation is becoming a large area of focus across the coffee sector. For producers, it means readier access to information and easier data recording, which...
A Guide To Coffee Drying
No matter how a coffee is processed, at some point, it will need to be dried. For washed coffees, drying takes place after the cherries...
Exploring The Relationship Between Coffee & Spices
From Turkish coffee brewed with cardamom to the pumpkin spice latte, coffee and spices have been paired for almost as long as people have enjoyed...
Creating A Sustainable Model For Coffee Replanting
It’s no secret that there are a number of challenges confronting smallholder coffee growers around the world. Firstly, climate change is reducing the amount of...
Circular Economy Models and Digitalisation In The Coffee Sector
The wider coffee industry has been pushing for greater sustainability at every step of the supply chain for some time now. Minimising waste and switching...
Why Do Some Producers Grow Coffee Near Active Volcanoes?
Across the world, volcanic soil is commonly viewed as being “more fertile” for growing crops, including coffee. But why is this? Around the world, more...
How Does Technical Assistance Affect Coffee Producers?
Climate change and economic instability are major concerns for the coffee supply chain. However, technical assistance could help address this. Agricultural development research has shown...
Why Do Coffee Productivity Levels Vary Between Countries?
Coffee crop productivity can be influenced by a number of factors, including farm practices, access to resources, and quality of infrastructure. Issues with coffee pricing...
Nature vs Nurture: What Has The Greatest Effect on Coffee Quality?
By how many points can a producer increase their coffee’s cupping score? Good farming practices will highlight a coffee’s best features and reduce the risk...
COVID-19: What Coffee Farmers Want You to Know
It’s only been a few months since COVID-19 was first officially identified. Since then it’s rapidly spread around the world, changing the way that millions...
What Is a Micro Lot in Specialty Coffee?
Over time, many terms have been created and adapted to meet the needs and expectations of the specialty coffee industry. One of these terms is...
What Are The Challenges Facing Coffee Farm Workers?
Coffee farm workers are the backbone of coffee production and the coffee industry at large. Without the presence of these highly skilled workers, producers would...
Rethinking Insurance to Improve Coffee Farmers’ Resilience
Coffee farming is an unpredictable business, at times devastatingly so. Weather conditions can take us by surprise while crop diseases can be prevalent and persistent....