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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Coffee

We would not survive without coffee': how rules made in Europe put Ethiopian farmers at risk

Ethiopia's coffee industry is instrumental to its economy and culture, with exports accounting for a significant portion of earnings.
New EU regulation poses a challenge to Ethiopian coffee producers, raising concerns about compliance issues for smallholder farmers. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Coffee

EU deforestation law means uncertainty for African coffee DW 01/28/2024

African smallholder coffee farmers are facing uncertainty and a potential loss of income due to new EU regulations aimed at preventing products from deforested land or involving human rights abuses.
The new regulations have created ambiguity in the market, leading to a decrease in buyer orders and concerns that EU companies may shun African coffee products. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Environment

Farmers race to innovate as climate change threatens African food supply

Scientists, government officials, and farmers are working to revive neglected crops and boost agricultural productivity to mitigate food shortages caused by climate change in Africa.
Only a small percentage of global climate finance goes to projects with smallholder farmers, who produce the majority of food in Africa and Asia. [ more ]
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