While large areas both in China and Europe are suffering from severe drought, the wet season in Yunnan is giving a true tribute to its name: rains started early in the season and are abundant. As a result, the coffee trees have recovered well from the dry season and farmers have begun planting new seedlings in the fields. The crop for the coming season is developing well and it looks like Yunnan is heading for another record crop. Earlier this week I visited our E&D Farm. After transferring the new one year old seedlings in the field, another important task has started: transplanting the seedlings from the sand beds into polybags in the nursery. A delicate task, as it is very important to keep the root nice and straight. As a protective measure against erosion, the coffee is planted on terraces, where we maintain a vegetable belt on the slopes. We also keep natural trees as much as possible, not only to provide shade for the coffee, but also to provide a balanced climate. As a result, walking along the terraces in the field is currently a bit like walking in the bush, but the coffee trees are thriving, and that's all that matters.
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AuthorI wouldn't be surprised to find out I was born with a passion for coffee. For the life of me, I can't remember not loving coffee. And by that, I don't just mean drinking it, but everything involved from its cultivation over the processing to the final product that is my loyal companion throughout the day. Archives
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