Richard Muthie, a dedicated coffee farmer in Kenya, is part of a cooperative that is changing the coffee landscape. The Mutira Farmers' Cooperative Society, with 8,000 smallholder farmers, is focused on improving coffee production and profits. Muthie has delivered 400 kg of coffee berries this year, relying on his inherited land for income. The cooperative is pushing to process more coffee and expand into international markets.
• The cooperative processed 4.88 million kg of coffee in 2023, mostly sold in bulk.
• Only 1% of the coffee was fully processed for local consumers.
• Farmers are encouraged to grow more coffee, boosting production and profits.
• Kenya's specialty coffee has the potential for high prices due to its unique soils.
This initiative is crucial for local farmers, providing them with better earnings and opportunities. By tapping into global markets, the cooperative aims to enhance the livelihoods of its members, ensuring a sustainable future for coffee farming in the region.
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