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Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

Explore the complex relationship between colonialism and coffee production. Learn how European colonial powers established coffee plantations, controlled trade routes, and created lasting impacts on coffee-producing regions that persist today.

Soil testing and fertilization programs

Soil testing and fertilization programs

This topic explains the role of soil testing in coffee farming, how fertilization programs are designed, and why balanced nutrient management is essential for productivity and quality.

Weed control and mulching

Weed control and mulching

This topic explains the importance of weed management and mulching in coffee farming, showing how these practices improve plant health, conserve resources, and boost sustainability.

Clonal vs seed propagation

Clonal vs seed propagation

This topic explains the two main methods of propagating coffee—clonal propagation and seed propagation—highlighting their differences, advantages, disadvantages, and implications for coffee farming.

Water relations and drought tolerance

Water relations and drought tolerance

This topic explores how coffee plants manage water, how drought affects their physiology and productivity, and the strategies farmers use to improve resilience in water-limited environments.

Nutrient uptake and deficiencies

Nutrient uptake and deficiencies

This topic explains how coffee plants absorb nutrients from the soil, the role of each essential nutrient, and how deficiencies manifest in visible symptoms and reduced productivity.