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COMFARNET is a farmer’s organization established to help smallholder farmers navigate challenges to Agro Business profitability and rekindle interest in production and consumption of coffee.
It was established in 2001
Supporting farmers in exploring new technologies and processing methods. This includes developing new coffee products and improving existing ones, which can increase profitability and open up new market opportunities.
Designed to enhance the profitability and sustainability of coffee production. By implementing best practices in cultivation, processing, and marketing, the model aims to ensure that coffee farmers can generate a stable and growing income from their crops.
To operate a business Transformation Mode to transit small Holder farmers into middle class Status using coffee as a medium.
Improve Family house Hold income through commercial active participation in the coffee value chain activities.
Produce 5.85m 60kg bags of coffee Annually with in 5yeares and contribute to the coffee production to 20m bags by 2030
The Community Transformation Model focuses on enhancing the profitability and sustainability of coffee farming by promoting best practices, improving market access, and ensuring long-term viability. This approach helps farmers generate stable incomes and protect their livelihoods against market and environmental challenges.
The Community Transformation Model (CTM) addresses the waning interest in coffee farming by revitalizing the industry through education, incentives, and support for farmers. By making coffee farming more profitable and appealing, the CTM aims to attract and retain farmers in the business.
Helping identify the most effective farming practices and technologies, enabling farmers to adopt methods that increase yield, improve quality, and enhance sustainability
Refining production techniques to optimize coffee output. By introducing farmers to advanced agricultural practices such as precision farming, organic fertilization, and integrated pest management
IT tools like ICT4Farmers are used to provide farmers with real-time data on weather conditions, market prices, and best farming practices, allowing them to make informed decisions that improve their yield and profitability
Improving coffee quality and quantity is central to the model’s success. By training farmers in best practices and emphasizing quality control, the model helps farmers produce higher yields and access premium markets, leading to greater profitability and community prosperity.
CTM addresses quality issues by improving post-harvest handling practices. It provides guidance on proper processing, drying, and storage methods to preserve coffee quality, enabling farmers to access higher-paying markets that demand premium products.
The model encourages innovation and value addition by supporting farmers in exploring new technologies and processing methods. This includes developing new coffee products and improving existing ones, which can increase profitability and open up new market opportunities. Emphasizes the importance of knowledge management and sharing among farmers. By facilitating access to information, training, and peer networks, the model ensures that best practices are widely adopted, leading to overall improvements in the coffee sector.
focuses on boosting domestic coffee consumption. By promoting the benefits of locally produced coffee and encouraging its consumption within the country, the model aims to create a stronger internal market, providing additional revenue streams for farmers.
COMFARNET is a farmer’s organization established to help smallholder farmers navigate challenges to Agro Business profitability and rekindle interest in the production and consumption of coffee.
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