Archives for Coffee Farming
Good News To Coffee Farmers In Kenya As Govt. Releases 6 Billion Shillings
It will go into the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund as well as into production. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura announced yesterday that the distribution began yesterday in Makueni County and…
The Conundrum of Coffee Bean Accumulation in Mt. Kenya Coffee Factories
Coffee farmersย fromย Mt Kenya East have expressed concerns overย theย pilling up of coffee beans in factories and milling facilities.ย Speaking at a stakeholdersโย forumย that includedย coffee society representativesย from Embu , Tharaka Nithi and…
Report Reveals Small-Scale Coffee Farming Realities in Kenya
Majority of smallholder coffee farmers in Kenya have little knowledge of the contents of milling and marketing contracts among other issues along the value chain, according to a new study.…
Coffee Crisis Is Growing In Kenya; With New Regulations And Uncertain Licenses
Thick bushes of napier grass are visible from the roads that meander the prominent green hills of Kiambu in Kenyaโs central region. Late one October morning in the village of…
How Kenya’s Coffee Farmers Are Brewing Success with Starbucks: A Game-Changing Deal That Could Double Incomes
Kenyaโs coffee farmers could soon sell directly to the worldโs largest coffee chain in a landmark deal that would more than double their incomes. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that…
Coffee Farming In Kenya; A Complete Cultivation Guide
Coffee farming in Kenya holds a special place, blending history, economic importance, and sustainable living. Kenya's climate, altitude, and soil create the perfect conditions for growing flavorful coffee beans known…
Understanding The Deadly Coffee Leaf Rust Disease
Coffee leaf rust, also calledย coffee rust, devastating foliarย diseaseย ofย coffeeย plants caused by theย fungusย Hemileia vastatrix. Long known in coffee-growing areas of Africa. Growing and farming plants is a lot of work, especially in…
Coffee farmers in Mt Kenya in fear of poor prices
Panic and fear has gripped coffee farmers in Mt Kenya region following the realization of poor prices at this yearโs coffee auction. Following imminent poor pay, coffee farmers and their…
Coffee Farming In Kenya, Can you make money today?
Coffee is one of the most strategic cash crops contributing to Kenyaโs economic growth. Kenya had nearly 28 million Ha of agricultural land in 2019. In comparison, the total area…
From Arabica and Robusta A Rare Coffee Variety Liberica Could Dominate The Market
Liberica Coffee: For the past century, the coffee market has been dominated by two species: Arabica and Robusta, respectively comprising 55% and 45% of global production. Pricier, sweeter Arabica beans…