Farming

Hundreds of

farmers have joined us

We practice an integrated farming approach which allows no synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides to be used during the cultivation or production processes. Our organic farm is managed as the working ecosystem it is, and our farmers employ techniques such as composting, terracing, and natural pest control that are often produced on the farm. Most of these techniques are traditional farming methods passed down generation to generation and are more environmentally beneficial because they produce less waste and maintain the natural shade canopy of the trees.

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Best Practices

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100% Natural

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Farm Equipment

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Organic Food

We practice organic coffee farming

What makes coffee organic?

Have you ever wondered what makes coffee organic? Is all organic coffee fair trade? Is all fair trade coffee organic? Well, about three-quarters of all fair trade coffee is grown and produced organically. The primary reason – small family farmers are much more likely to embrace organic farming techniques and small family farmers are the farmers that are served by fair trade practices.

In order to be

certified organic, coffee must:

  • Have been grown on land without synthetic pesticides or other prohibited substances for three years
  • Have been grown in areas with a sufficient buffer between the organic coffee and the nearest conventional crop
  • Be cultivated within a sustainable crop rotation plan to prevent erosion, the depletion of soil nutrients, and control for pests
  • Keep careful records detailing production techniques and yields and allow internal and external random inspections of the farm by the cooperative’s technical advisors and the certifying agency’s inspectors

The Benefits of Organic Coffee

For the farmer

Organic farming makes the land live and the soil more fertile, which increases both quality and quantity over the years.

For the farming community

Organic farming decreases the amount of chemicals released into the atmosphere and drinking water supply.

For the health-conscious consumer

Organic products are healthier for the human body and contain all natural ingredients.

For the environment

Organic products keep dangerous chemicals out of the environment and maintain the natural balance of the local ecosystems.

For the social justice advocate

Organic coffee sells at a higher value.

Farm Practices Sustaining

Organic Coffee Farming

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Inter-cropping

On-farm research indicates that Coffee Banana inter-cropping can contribute to all three Climate-Smart Agriculture pillars such as productivity, resilience and greenhouse gas emission.

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Fish Farming

We have set up a highly innovative fish farming project in kalagala village which involves raising fish in tanks or enclosures such as fish ponds, usually for food.

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Animal Farming

We need to constantly innovate to maintain the sustainability of the farm. We find an opportunity to utilize farm organic wastes and residues commonly found within the farm.

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