May 25, 2022 | News Article, Tanzania, Uganda
Morris and his wife Erize Mwashirindi have been growing Arabica coffee in Southern Tanzania for decades since Morris inherited his father’s land. Although Southern Tanzania experiences only one rainy season in the year, the rainfall can be quite heavy and prolonged....
Feb 24, 2022 | News Article, Tanzania, Uganda
Climate change is putting a strain on coffee production and the greatest impact is faced by smallholder farming families who depend on the lucrative cash crop for their livelihoods. Frankly, it is women, more than men, who are at the center of the struggle. This is...
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 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...
Aug 18, 2021 | News Article
The initiative for coffee&climate (c&c) welcomes Walter Matter as a new member of the growing alliance. With more than 10 years of action, c&c is one of the most robust networks in the coffee sustainability landscape. The private and public partners within...
