The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD

This is the 5th conversation in a 5-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward between host Lee Safar and guest, Paul Stewart - the Global Coffee Director at NGO, TechnoServe.

This series focuses on poverty amongst coffee farmers, particularly smallholder coffee farmers.

In the final episode of this series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar discusses where to buy coffee and the importance of choosing high-quality coffee to support smallholder farmers.

The episode delves into the challenges faced by coffee farmers, including the lack of knowledge and market access, and explores potential solutions such as increasing yield, improving quality, diversifying crops, and adopting regenerative agriculture practices.

Paul shares insights on how organizations like TechnoServe assist farmers in leveraging these opportunities to escape poverty and enhance their livelihoods.

This is the 4th conversation in a 5-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward between host Lee Safar and guest, Paul Stewart - the Global Coffee Director at NGO, TechnoServe.

This series focuses on poverty amongst coffee farmers, particularly smallholder coffee farmers.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar engages in an insightful discussion with Paul Stewart, Global Coffee Director for TechnoServe exploring the significant increase in coffee prices and how market access impacts smallholder farmers.

Paul delves into the complexities of coffee sales, highlighting farmers' increasing choices and the challenges faced in regions like Nicaragua.

They also examine how technology and AI can play a transformative role in providing market access and resources to farmers.

Tune in to understand the current market dynamics and the potential for a more sustainable coffee future.

This is the 3rd conversation in a 5-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward between host Lee Safar and guest, Paul Stewart - the Global Coffee Director at NGO, TechnoServe.

This series focuses on poverty amongst coffee farmers, particularly smallholder coffee farmers.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Paul delve deep into the challenges faced by coffee farmers globally, with a particular focus on Brazil and Vietnam as low-cost producers.

They also discuss the significant issues impacting coffee prices, farm yields, and the tough economic decisions smallholder farmers have to make and explore how shifting demographics, technological advancements, and local consumption influence the coffee market.

Paul also sheds light on the critical role of NGOs in providing the knowledge and resources needed to support farmers in these volatile times. Tune in to understand why solving these problems is so complex and the potential future of coffee farming.

This is the 2nd conversation in a 5-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward between host Lee Safar and guest, Paul Stewart - the Global Coffee Director at NGO, TechnoServe.

This series focuses on poverty amongst coffee farmers, particularly smallholder coffee farmers.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar and guest Paul Stewart, Global Coffee Director of TechnoServe, discuss the increasing poverty among smallholder coffee farmers, comparing today's conditions to those of 50 years ago.

They explore various factors impacting profitability, including land size, yield, costs, and coffee prices. They highlight that while the costs and land sizes have changed drastically, yields have remained relatively steady, contributing to today’s economic challenges for these farmers.

The discussion concludes by addressing the urgent question of whether smallholder coffee farms can sustain their families and workers given these financial strains.

This is the first conversation in a 5-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward between host Lee Safar and guest, Paul Stewart - the Global Coffee Director at NGO, TechnoServe.

This series focuses on poverty amongst coffee farmers, particularly smallholder coffee farmers.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar discusses the significant challenges posed by recent tariffs on coffee imports to the U.S. Paul and Lee explore the implications of tariffs on importers, roasters, and ultimately consumers.

The conversation dives into the crucial role NGOs play in the coffee value chain and provides a historical context of TechnoServe's impactful work.

Tune in to understand the current volatile market conditions and their potential impact on the coffee industry.