Introduction for a guide on coffee farming
Video
The Coffee Farming Audio Guide delivers practical, field-based knowledge for coffee farmers, cooperative members, and extension staff. Designed for flexible use, lessons can be listened to while working in the field, during group training, or when preparing daily farm activities. Each lesson focuses on one key topic and encourages immediate observation and application.
The guide covers fourteen Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), including seedling preparation, planting, nutrition management, shade management, cover crops, integrated pest and disease management, safe pesticide use, weed control, mulching, erosion control, harvesting, post-harvest management, variety selection, lime application, and canopy management. These practices are essential for sustainable and profitable coffee production.
By applying GAP, farmers can improve tree health, increase yields, enhance quality, and use inputs more efficiently. Better planning reduces losses and costs, leading to higher incomes and long-term farm sustainability. As part of a digital coffee school, the guide is supported by videos and simple PDF handouts for continuous learning.
Audios
Chapter 1. How to use the audio guide on coffee farming
Explains how farmers, cooperative members, and extension staff can use the audio guide for practi...
Chapter 2. Good Agricultural Practices
Introduces GAP principles that improve productivity, sustainability, and coffee quality through p...
