Ethiopia’s coffee exports have reached a historic $1.87 billion in just 10 months, surpassing expectations by 142% amid rising global arabica prices. This surge follows a decline in Brazil’s production and highlights Addis Ababa’s strategic investments, particularly in supporting smallholder farmers. Experts note that the government’s proactive policies are strengthening Ethiopia’s position in the global ...

Climate change and biodiversity loss are crippling agricultural production in Africa, a key exporter of staples such as cocoa, coffee, and maize, putting Europe’s food supply at risk. According to a report by UK-based Foresight Transitions, over half of EU food imports, including cocoa and coffee, come from countries that lack the resources to adapt to climate change. Many ...

It was just past midday when Richard Muthie stood at the gate of the Mutira Farmers’ Cooperative Society coffee factory, ready to deliver his harvest. Along with the 50-year-old farmer were 30 kg of ripe, red coffee berries freshly picked by him earlier that morning. Since the start of the year, Muthie has delivered 400 ...