EP 970 | Part 5 of 5 | The Future of Australian Coffee Farming (Rebecca Zentveld)
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Episode Description
This is Part 5 of a five-part series on Australian Grown Coffee with Rebecca Zentveld, second-generation coffee farmer at Zentveld Coffee Farms and President of the Australian Grown Coffee Association.
In this final episode, Rebecca explains how the Australian coffee industry is entering a new phase of development.
For decades, Australian farms relied on just a small number of coffee varieties. Today, growers are participating in global research programs testing dozens of Arabica varieties to determine which ones perform best in Australian conditions.
The discussion also explores Australia’s strict biosecurity protections, which have kept major coffee diseases out of the country while also limiting access to new plant genetics.
Rebecca shares how new varieties, collaborative research programs, and new growers entering the industry may shape the future of coffee production in Australia.
The episode closes with a reflection on the importance of land stewardship, regenerative farming practices, and leaving the farm healthier for the next generation.
Connect with Rebecca Zentveld and Zentveld’s Coffee Farms here:
https://www.zentvelds.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/zentveldscoffee/
https://www.agca.au/