‘With Fairtrade we have a choice’: How smallholder coffee farmers are navigating climate change
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Euronews.com
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The warming climate and extreme weather are reducing coffee production and quality, leading to a surge in prices that adversely affects smallholder farms. By 2050, suitable land for coffee cultivation may decrease significantly. Farmers like Silvia Herrera in Mexico and Jaime Alberto García Flórez in Colombia are facing challenges due to rising temperatures and changing weather patterns. Fairtrade initiatives aim to support smallholder farmers by promoting sustainable practices and improving their livelihoods. Despite the lucrative nature of the coffee industry, many farmers struggle to earn a living income. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)