Archives for Coffee Farming
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 year’s 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 Kenya’s 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…
Coffee Farmers In Kenya Bet On Grafting Technology To Increase Production
Coffee ranks among key foreign exchange earners for Kenya. However, its production has over the years been dwindling to stand at a paltry 40,000 tonnes annually from highs of 150,000…
Keeping coffee diseases , pests at bay
Historically coffee growers in Kenya were considered ‘wealthy’ and the crop fondly referred to as the ‘black gold’. In the recent past, however, those farmers have had mixed fortunes. Sometimes…
Good News To Coffee Farmers In Kenya As They Can Now Sell Directly To Consumers In South Korea
Kenyan coffee farmers can now sell their coffee direct to consumers in South Korea without going through a brokerage. This is after a successful shipment of the first consignment to…
A Major Challenge Facing Coffee Production Today
In most coffee producing areas this harvest season, the commonest crime is coffee theft. The thieves who normally act during the night invade gardens and harvest the crop or they…
Inter-cropping bananas with coffee, is it advisable
From experience, is it advisable to intercrop bananas with coffee? If so, could you please guide me on this issue before I mess up? And again, what is the recommended…
HOPE as Coffee Cooperatives in Kenya finds a way to make huge profits, thanks to direct oversees buyers
Cooperatives that paid coffee farmers the highest rates have revealed their secret: selling their produce directly to overseas buyers. And because of the direct sales, the Meru County Coffee Millers…
Farmers in Nyeri cut down coffee trees due to poor payment from marketers, paves way for horticulture and dairy farming
When coffee farmer Mwangi Gathinji cleared almost half an acre of his plantation, it was a relief to him and he has no regrets for his action. To him, this…
