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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

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Naturally, large-scale agricultural production can sometimes be at odds with environmental conservation and protection efforts – often because of links to deforestation and poor farm management, for instance. If the wastewater is not managed correctly], it can pollute rivers, streams, and lakes which increases the bioload,” he tells me.

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How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

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According to a 2022 study, as a result of rising temperatures due to climate change, researchers predict that the world’s top five producing countries will experience a reduction in both the size and suitability of their coffee-growing areas by 2050. Mario Hurtado is the Agricultural Division Manager at Mercon in Nicaragua.

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

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I’m in a commissary kitchen so for now those costs are absorbed by the owner and manager of the space,” she says, “but I’m mindful of how I work and turn equipment off.” In New York, Mel bakery founder Nora Allen has learned to make certain adjustments to manage the heat. Global warming is shifting the norm and we need to adjust.”

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Exploring the impact of long-term sustainable coffee sourcing

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Without the financial capability to invest in farm management, some farmers are forced to abandon coffee production altogether in search of more profitable cash crops. Amy Oroko is the Sustainability Manager for Glasgow roaster Matthew Algie , which has partnered with Fairtrade UK for the past 25 years. “We

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

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Under the FFAR grant, the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture is creating and distributing management materials to help coffee farmers identify CLR. Cropster announces Andrew Driscoll as new Café Sales Manager. The virtual session included climate scientist Dr. Peter Baker and Programme Manager Climate at Hanns R.