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...
Farming
Stay up to date
Want to receive the latest coffee news and educational resources? Sign up for our free newsletter!
You can unsubscribe at any time
Recent Articles
January 21, 2026Why higher coffee prices don't always mean higher quality
April 7, 2025Record coffee futures mean producers are price makers – but it's complicated
February 10, 2025How much of an impact does coffee production really have on biodiversity?
May 21, 2024How is coffee production changing in Cuba?
May 13, 2024How coffee roasters can successfully comply with European Union deforestation regulations
February 26, 2026
How can we encourage more producers to grow specialty coffee?
Key takeaways Global specialty coffee demand is rising, pressuring producers to improve quality. Ageing farmer populations threaten the continuity of coffee production worldwide. Long-term buyer relationships enable producers to innovate and invest in farms. Direct trade and blockchain platforms help producers access fairer, wider markets. In its latest report, the USDA predicts that both global coffee production and consumption will reach record highs in 2025/26. Production is estimated at 178.8… read more
Key takeaways Global specialty coffee demand is rising, pressuring producers to improve quality. Ageing farmer populations threaten the continuity of coffee production worldwide. Long-term buyer relationships enable producers to innovate and invest in farms. Direct trade and blockchain platforms help… read more
How can rootstock grafting make coffee plants more resilient?
The effects of climate change are becoming more and more of a concern for the coffee industry – particularly for farmers. Findings from a research...
Land leasing in Kenyan coffee production
It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including a steady decline in annual production volumes. Between 2018 and...
Understanding land succession in Kenyan coffee production
Kenya is Africa’s fifth-largest coffee producer and is renowned for its high-quality arabica production. This is thanks to the country’s high altitudes and rich soils,...
Is it possible to get good quality coffee from unripe cherries?
Growing high-quality coffee is not easy. It requires a lot of dedication from the producer, and there are a huge number of variables that influence...
How can syntropic farming benefit coffee production?
In recent years, sustainability has become a more widely discussed topic in the coffee industry. While this is a focus that has stretched across the...
Exploring Sicilian coffee production
In the summer of 2021, the first-ever domestically-grown coffee was produced in Sicily. The 30kg cherry harvest was grown by Arturo Morettino and his son...
How does improving gender equity benefit coffee production?
According to a 2018 report from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), only 20 to 30% of coffee farms across the world are operated by women....
What is the single stem system & how does it affect coffee production?
While increased yields are always beneficial for coffee farmers, it’s not a case of growth by any means necessary – farmers also want to increase...
How does El Niño affect coffee production?
We know that coffee is predominantly grown in the Bean Belt: a horizontal strip running around the planet between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn....
Why do coffee plants flower & what does it mean for producers?
The blooming of white, fragrant flowers on coffee plants is the first step of a year-long journey. When their crops flower, farmers can start to...
Understanding coffee bean density
Coffee bean density is an important data point for roasters, green coffee buyers, and traders alike. It is often viewed as a simple marker of...
What is potato taste defect & how can coffee producers stop it?
The coffee producing countries around Africa’s Great Lakes are known for producing some of the finest beans in the world. They include Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi,...
What is carbon-negative coffee?
Traceability and sustainability are two terms that we often use when talking about how coffee is grown and sourced. More than ever, people want to...
Exploring quality, profitability & crop nutrition for coffee farmers
In recent years, coffee farm profitability has become a key consideration for the global coffee sector as sustainability and social impact rise up the agenda. ...
Why is affordable finance so important for coffee producers?
Coffee producers around the world have long been faced with a raft of financial challenges. Many of these can be traced back to low or...