The Fair and Permanent Coffee Forum in Honduras highlights the urgent need for change in the coffee sector. QU Dongyu, Director-General of the FAO, emphasizes the importance of knowledge exchange to make the industry more efficient and sustainable. The event brings together representatives from 33 countries, showcasing coffee and creating opportunities for collaboration.
• The coffee sector generates around $15 billion annually and is vital for many low-income countries.
• Challenges include biodiversity loss, pests, diseases, and price volatility.
• Key priorities include modernizing infrastructure, promoting climate-resilient farming, and empowering smallholder farmers.
• Honduras, a major coffee producer, relies heavily on coffee for jobs and export revenue.
This initiative is crucial for improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and enhancing the coffee industry's resilience. By addressing these challenges, the forum aims to create a more sustainable future for coffee production in the region.
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