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Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Konga Qawissa Washed G1
800 Konga Sedie smallholder farmers
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Konga Sedie small-producer farms
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Konga Sedie small-producer farms
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The story
Coffee production in the Konga area is driven by networks of smallholder farmers and cooperatives, such as the Konga Cooperative established in 1975. These producers often belong to larger unions like the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU), which has supported local farmers for decades.
Challenges
Producers face the ongoing need to maintain strict quality standards during processing and drying to ensure their lots meet the requirements for high-grade specialty exports.
Innovations
Washing stations in the area utilize standardized fermentation tanks and extensive raised drying bed infrastructure to improve consistency, while some producers employ floatation and hand-sorting to remove lower-quality cherries.
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Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-17