Sumatra Bener Meriah Redelong
Redelong Organic Cooperative (REO)
Red Bird Coffee
Smallholder farms associated with the Redelong Organic Cooperative
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Redelong Organic Cooperative (REO)
The Redelong Organic Cooperative (REO) is a collective of smallholder coffee farmers based in the Bener Meriah regency of Sumatra, Indonesia. The cooperative focuses on producing high-quality Arabica coffee while emphasizing organic farming practices and sustainable livelihoods for its members. They are recognized for their role in organizing small-scale producers to access international specialty coffee markets.
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The cooperative was established to support local farmers in the Gayo region, a mountainous area known for its unique wet-hulling processing method. Over the years, the organization has worked to improve agricultural standards and provide better economic outcomes for its members through organic certification and direct trade relationships. They continue to operate within the traditional framework of Sumatran smallholder coffee production.
The farmer's day, in pictures
Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.
Coffees by Redelong Organic Cooperative (REO)