There’s no argument that some of the world’s best coffee comes from Ethiopia. This should provide an opportunity for coffee farmers to establish profitable businesses and tap into rewarding markets. But in reality, very few are able to realise this potential. 

Without specialist tools and access to markets, many coffee farmers are unable to make a profit, let alone provide for their family’s basic needs. But Farm Africa’s Coffee Value Chain project is helping 10,000 farmers in coffee cooperatives to boost their incomes. 

Cooperatives supported by the project have received crucial equipment that enhances coffee quality including sacks, mesh wire beds and bamboo mats. With better quality coffee, farmers are able to gain access to lucrative international markets which pay them a fair price for their produce. 

Abebe Adem (pictured) is Chairperson of Aba Gemta Cooperative. He told us: 

“We used to believe that the country’s best coffee brands were gifted with some kind of coffee that has a better natural flavour. But now we know the secret lies within proper coffee management. As a result, we identified our gaps and successfully addressed those drawbacks. 

“We were thrilled to learn that coffee from our locality is now designated as one of the highest quality in the country! We have proven that our coffee can compete in the national and international market if we focus on quality... It would have taken us years to reach this point had it not been for the project.” 

We are truly inspired by the determination of the members of Aba Gemta Cooperative and are proud to share in their amazing success. 

Farm Africa’s Coffee Value Chain project is funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

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