Coffee Articles
Guides, market updates, weather insights and coffee farm planning articles.
Understanding Coffee Grades, Premiums and Discounts
26 Jul 2026
Coffee is not priced only by weight. Buyers also evaluate bean size, moisture, physical defects, processing method, origin, consistency, traceability and cup quality. Coffee that …
How Coffee Export Prices Are Calculated in Uganda
26 Jul 2026
The price paid for coffee in Uganda begins with the expected value of the coffee in the international market. For Robusta, exporters generally refer to …
Bull and Bear Markets Explained for Coffee Farmers
26 Jul 2026
Coffee prices do not move in one direction. At times, prices rise for several weeks or months as buyers compete for limited supplies or expect …
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, …