In the highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, coffee farming has long been part of the region’s heritage. Yet in many villages, aging coffee trees and limited technical knowledge have reduced productivity and made it difficult for farmers to sustain their livelihoods. “On average, the coffee plants in Toraja are already very old, which results […]
South Sulawesi, Indonesia – In the highlands of Toraja, coffee has long been more than just a crop; it is a way of life. For generations, smallholder farmers have cultivated the rich, volcanic soil to produce Toraja’s world-renowned Arabica beans. Yet, despite the global demand for their coffee, many farmers struggled to secure fair prices […]
Nakhonepakse City, Laos – The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC), formerly known as AGPC, was established in 2007 with the support of the Lao Government and the Agence Francaise De Development (AFD) (French Development Agency). CPC is a 100% farmers’ own organization consisting of 1,855 coffee growing households from 55 villages and 23 trained […]