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3 Big Ways to Reduce Small Farm Emissions
Editor’s Note: The following post was originally published in 2022 and was updated in April 2024. Below are three of the most effective ways to reduce emissions at the small farm level, based on...
View ArticleNespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program in Ethiopia and Kenya Impact...
Across Ethiopia and Kenya, millions of farmers produce some of the world’s finest coffee. But these farmers often struggle to earn enough to cover their families’ basic needs, and their livelihoods are...
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Vetiver: The Low-cost Innovation to Treat Coffee Wastewater
Coffee Wastewater in our Ecosystems Coffee wastewater represents 25% of the post-harvest contaminant load. If left untreated, this wastewater—called honey water—threatens coffee farm ecosystems. Honey...
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How is Climate Change Affecting Poverty Around the World?
When we think about the significant challenges facing humanity in the 21st century, two issues loom large: climate change and poverty. At first glance, they may seem like separate crises. But upon...
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TerraTrac: Ensuring EUDR Compliance for Smallholder Farmers
Track and share farm geolocation data for EUDR compliance TechnoServe Labs has developed TerraTrac, a free Android app to assist coffee and cocoa farmers in meeting the European Union Deforestation...
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A Coffee Farmer’s Journey to Gender Equality in Agriculture
Doris Perez knows coffee. She grew up on a coffee farm in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, an area in the northwest that depends mainly on coffee cultivation. As a child, Doris watched her parents grow and...
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Brewing Biodiversity: How Sustainable Coffee Improves Lives and Protects...
In Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP), two extinct volcanoes tower above the horizon, often shrouded in mist and clouds. The park, situated in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) near the...
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Vote for the Photo of the Month: Celebrating Youth Stories
From the coffee farms of Peru to the bustling markets of Mozambique and the coastal waters of Kenya, meet three young people crafting brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Their...
View ArticleNew Initiative ‘Avanza Café’ Boosts Productivity and Reduces Carbon Emissions...
Tegucigalpa, (September 19, 2024) — In a major effort to enhance sustainable coffee production in Central America, coffee- and tea company JDE Peet’s, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food...
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Women Coffee Farmers are Gaining a New Lens on Life
International Coffee Day, celebrated annually on October 1, is more than just an ode to one of our favorite caffeinated beverages. It’s an opportunity to recognize the hardworking women and men who...
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Brewing a Better Future: Shanthi’s Journey in Sustainable Coffee Farming
For millions of farming families, coffee is a lifeline. This is true for farmers In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, which produces 12% of the national Arabica yield. Most of them are smallholder...
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Vetiver Wetlands: A Simple, Nature-Based Solution for Sustainable Coffee...
In October, TechnoServe Global Coffee Sustainability Director Carole Hemmings will present at the Swiss Coffee Trade Association’s NextGen Sustainability Contest. She will share TechnoServe’s...
View ArticleTechnoServe Coffee Lead Backs Decision to Delay EUDR Implementation, Lays Out...
ARLINGTON, VA (October 2nd, 2024) — In response to the European Commission’s updated guidance on the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) and proposal to delay implementation of the regulations until...
View ArticleCoffee Alliance for Excellence Caps Seven Years of Impact in Peru with...
LIMA (OCTOBER 9, 2024) – As it concludes seven years of implementation in Peru, the Coffee Alliance for Excellence (CAFE) has received recognition from two prestigious awards. On October 4th, it won in...
View ArticleWomen’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment in Peru’s Coffee Sector
Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access...
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Burundi Coffee: Uplifting Farmers and Enhancing Global Quality
Burundi, nicknamed the heart of Africa, produces mainly Arabica coffee, which is known for its bright acidity, rich fruit notes, and well-balanced body. In 2022, the nation exported $31.1M of coffee,...
View ArticleNew Case Study from TechnoServe Highlights Women’s Economic Empowerment in...
ARLINGTON (October 23, 2024) – As part of its ongoing efforts to promote gender equality in coffee production, TechnoServe announces the publication of a comprehensive case study titled “Women’s...
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Breaking Ground: How Women Are Transforming Ethiopia’s Coffee Sector
In Ethiopia’s remote coffee-growing regions, a remarkable transformation is underway. When TechnoServe began its coffee work here in 2011, only 4% of coffee farmers in its training programs were...
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