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Processing SOPs and documentation

Processing SOPs and documentation

This topic explains the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation in coffee processing, showing how they ensure consistency, traceability, and quality control across farms and mills.

Sustainability metrics on farm

Sustainability metrics on farm

This topic introduces the key sustainability metrics used in coffee farming, how they are measured, and why tracking them is vital for environmental health, farmer livelihoods, and market access.

Yield estimation and record keeping

Yield estimation and record keeping

This topic explains how coffee farmers estimate yields and keep records, highlighting why data-driven management is key for profitability, sustainability, and long-term planning.

Labor management and safety

Labor management and safety

This topic covers the principles of labor management and worker safety in coffee farming, including recruitment, fair practices, health protection, and compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Climate variability and risk

Climate variability and risk

This topic explores how climate variability and long-term climate change affect coffee production, the risks farmers face, and the strategies being developed to adapt and ensure sustainability.

Shade-grown vs full sun systems

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.