Ethiopia Has Planted 8.5 Billion Seedlings Of Improved Coffee Species In 5 Years – CoffeeTalk

Ethiopia has planted 8.5 billion improved species of coffee seedlings in five years to boost coffee productivity and sustainability. The country has been chosen to host the fourth G25 African Coffee Summit in 2027, following a successful proposal at the recent summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Ethiopia holds deep cultural and historical ties to coffee and is committed to boosting production and quality. The country exported nearly 300,000 tons of coffee last year and generated 1.43 billion dollars in revenue. Despite facing challenges such as climate change, price volatility, and policy shifts, Ethiopia has introduced a new policy focused on high-quality, climate-resilient, and environmentally sustainable farming. The planting of 8.5 billion improved coffee seedlings is crucial for ecosystem enhancement, forest conservation, and maintaining premium coffee quality. The Deputy Prime Minister also recognized coffee as a strategic product within the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and expressed support for a continental agency dedicated to the transformation of Africa’s coffee industry. Ethiopia remains dedicated to enhancing its standing in the global coffee market and ensuring coffee’s role as a major economic catalyst for Africa.

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