1,739 smallholder farmers working with Greenco Coffee
🇧🇮Burundi

1,739 smallholder farmers working with Greenco Coffee

The Kibingo washing station serves a large community of smallholder farmers in the Kayanza commune of northern Burundi. These producers cultivate coffee on small plots of land located at altitudes ranging from 1,700 to 1,900 meters above sea level. The station acts as a central hub for processing the harvests of these farmers, who are organized into groups to facilitate communication and quality control.

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History

The Kibingo washing station is operated by Greenco Coffee and has been active in the Kayanza region for several years. The station supports its registered growers through organized group structures, where farm leaders act as spokespeople for the community. The facility processes both fully washed and natural lots, focusing on meticulous cherry selection and drying techniques.

The farmer's day, in pictures

Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.

1,739 smallholder farmers working with Greenco Coffee — coffee farmer illustration 1
1,739 smallholder farmers working with Greenco Coffee — coffee farmer illustration 2
1,739 smallholder farmers working with Greenco Coffee — coffee farmer illustration 3
Coffees by 1,739 smallholder farmers working with Greenco Coffee