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Organic or Inorganic Fertilizers for Coffee? Understanding the Debate and Choosing the Best Approach
26 Jul 2026
Few topics generate more discussion among coffee farmers than the choice between organic and inorganic fertilizers. Some farmers believe that organic manure alone is the …
Understanding the International Coffee Trade: How Global Markets Influence Coffee Prices in Uganda
26 Jul 2026
Coffee is one of the world's most actively traded agricultural commodities and is bought and sold every day across international markets. Although coffee is grown …
Training (Bending) Young Coffee Trees: Understanding the Practice, Benefits and Practical Considerations
26 Jul 2026
Training, commonly known as bending, is an agronomic practice used by many coffee farmers to influence the shape and growth of young coffee trees. The …
Establishing a Coffee Farm in Uganda: From Land Preparation to Planting and Early Management
25 Jul 2026
Establishing a coffee farm is a long-term investment. The decisions made before planting—such as choosing suitable land, preparing the soil, selecting the correct spacing, obtaining …
Planning an Irrigation System for a Coffee Farm: From Site Assessment to System Design
25 Jul 2026
Planning an irrigation system involves much more than selecting a pump or choosing between drip and sprinkler irrigation. A successful irrigation project begins with a …
Irrigation for Coffee Farming: Why It Matters in Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa
25 Jul 2026
Irrigation can protect coffee trees from damaging dry spells, improve establishment of young trees, support flowering and fruit development, and make production more reliable. However, …
Planning Field Operations
25 Jul 2026
Successful coffee farming depends on doing the right activity, at the right time, in the right place, using the right resources. Field operation planning helps …
Understanding Coffee Production Costs
25 Jul 2026
Coffee production costs are more than fertilizer and labour. Every decision—from land preparation and planting to harvesting, processing and irrigation—affects profitability. Understanding and measuring these …
Why Digital Records Matter for Modern Coffee Farming
25 Jul 2026
Discover how digital farm records help coffee farmers improve profitability, reduce costs, make better decisions, prepare for financing, manage risks, and build sustainable farming businesses.