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Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Smallholder farmers; not a verified photograph

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🇳🇵Nepal

Smallholder farmers

Smallholder farmers in Nepal are the primary producers of the country's coffee, operating on small plots typically ranging from two to five hectares. These farmers often integrate coffee cultivation into existing forest ecosystems, which supports biodiversity while producing specialty-grade Arabica. Many of these growers are organized into cooperatives to facilitate processing and access to the global specialty market.

TagsNepalBourbonTypicaCaturraHeirloom

History

Coffee was introduced to Nepal in 1938, but commercial production did not begin to expand until the government imported seeds from India in 1968. For many years, coffee was not considered a viable income source, but interest has grown significantly since the early 2000s. Today, the sector is supported by organizations like the Nepal Coffee Producers Association and the National Tea and Coffee Development Board to improve productivity and export capacity.

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Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Smallholder farmers; not a verified photograph
Editorial illustration · not a verified portrait
Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Smallholder farmers; not a verified photograph
Editorial illustration · not a verified portrait
Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Smallholder farmers; not a verified photograph
Editorial illustration · not a verified portrait

Published coffees linked to Smallholder farmers

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-10-22

  1. Source 1: onyxcoffeelab.com
  2. Source 2: helvetas.org
  3. Source 3: specialprojects.sprudge.com
  4. Source 4: gcrmag.com
  5. Source 5: helvetas.org
  6. Source 6: perfectdailygrind.com
  7. Source 7: perfectdailygrind.com
  8. Source 8: ico.org

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