The COVID-19 epidemic makes it difficult for small-scale coffee production

According to a recent survey by the non-profit organization Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS), the COVID-19 pandemic is seriously affecting small-scale coffee production in several coffee-producing countries. Top of the world.

Global coffee prices that continually fall and remain low are the top concern of smallholder farmers, according to a survey conducted by HRNS in early June.

The survey evaluated responses from coffee growers in Indonesia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Brazil, Guatemala, and Honduras, of which more than 70% of respondents said the pandemic had hurt the income of households.

The survey evaluated responses from coffee growers in Indonesia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Brazil, Guatemala, and Honduras, of which more than 70% of respondents said the pandemic had hurt the income of households.

While bad weather (31%), cost of living (31%) and poverty (30%) were identified as the most important factors after price, the most worrying issues are public health (42%), available labor (39%) and market access (38%).

The COVID-19 pandemic is making it difficult for small-scale producers in coffee-growing regions. The survey shows that the epidemic will have a lasting impact on the livelihoods of these households. The upcoming crops will be affected the most, especially in terms of income and food security.

“Besides, climate change mitigation measures cannot be taken because of the higher input price due to the Corona virus 19 epidemic. Farmer households face higher production costs while Lower revenue prospects, “said HRNS.