Nov 22, 2021 | News Article
If used correctly and safely, agrochemicals can prevent and control pests, diseases, and weeds to greatly improve the harvests of coffee farmers. However, during spraying, only a small amount of the toxic chemicals reaches the targeted pests, diseases, and weeds. The...
Nov 15, 2021 | News Article
The misuse of agrochemicals in coffee production is a reality. A reality many people know exists, but one that is not getting enough attention and awareness. Our last article explored some of the ways smallholder coffee farmers are misusing, handling, storing, and...
Nov 5, 2021 | News Article
The effects of climate change are triggering increased incidents of pests and diseases in coffee production which if not controlled, can significantly reduce farmers’ yields. That is why many smallholder coffee farmers combat pests and diseases using various types of...
Oct 31, 2021 | News Article
When we talk about coffee production, we talk about the climate crisis, the matters of women and youth, the productivity and quality of crops, and the livelihood of smallholder farming families. But talking about all these very important topics, we oftentimes neglect...
Oct 27, 2021 | News Article
The use of agrochemicals in coffee production is not getting enough attention and awareness. It holds threats and potentials. But there are also enough cost-saving, environment friendly and healthier alternatives to agrochemicals. Misuse of inorganic inputs in...
Oct 20, 2021 | News Article
The initiative for coffee&climate (c&c) is currently in its third phase of implementation. With a focus on increasing climate action to improve smallholder families’ livelihoods and minimize carbon emissions in coffee farms and landscapes, phase III will...
