Shade-grown vs full sun systems
This topic explores the differences between shade-grown and full sun coffee cultivation systems, their impact on yield, quality, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.
Organic matter
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.
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
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.