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Supply shocks and climate impacts

Supply shocks and climate impacts

How supply shocks and climate change impacts disrupt the global coffee market, influencing availability, pricing, and long-term sustainability.

Wind exposure and shelterbelts

Wind exposure and shelterbelts

This topic explains how wind affects coffee plants, the risks of excessive exposure, and how shelterbelts and windbreaks are used to protect plantations and improve sustainability.

Soil types and fertility management

Soil types and fertility management

This topic explores the main soil types suitable for coffee cultivation, how soil fertility influences plant health and cup quality, and the management practices farmers use to sustain productive soils.

Terroir expression by cultivar

Terroir expression by cultivar

This topic explains how different coffee cultivars express terroir—the interaction of genetics with environment—shaping cup profiles, identity, and consumer appreciation of origin.

Typica and Bourbon lineages

Typica and Bourbon lineages

This topic explores the two foundational Arabica lineages—Typica and Bourbon—their origins, spread, genetic traits, and importance for modern coffee cultivation and flavor diversity.