Overview
This project aimed to increase returns to labour, particularly for women, through the adoption of new technologies and farming practices that improve coffee quality and total production while being compliant with the environmental criteria of the main certification organisations.
One of the main findings of the research was that smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea have limited labour supply, low returns to their work, poor post-harvest processing that affects the quality and price of their coffee, and land pressures in some areas.
Another finding was that the coffee pest, Coffee Berry Borer, has recently arrived in Papua New Guinea. This pest damages the coffee berries, reduces the yield and quality of the coffee beans, threatening the survival of the coffee industry.
The research developed a farmer training package in collaboration with coffee extension officers, smallholders, industry personnel, and researchers. The training package consists of 25 modules covering various aspects of coffee production and livelihoods. The package adopts a holistic approach to extension training, acknowledging that smallholder men and women engage in various livelihood activities.
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