Coffee spread to the highland areas of Sidamo where the trees are newer. In my home area, the trees can be 65-85 years old. Trees this mature no longer produce good, flavoursome coffee but farmers have been resistant to replanting due to the perceived interruption in their income. On a side note, in response to this issue Kerchanshe now runs a range of ...
At Kerchanshe Coffee, we believe that the success of our company is deeply intertwined with the well-being of the farmers who cultivate the coffee we proudly produce and export. Our commitment to supporting local coffee farmers goes beyond a business transaction; it’s about fostering long-term partnerships that uplift entire communities.
Provided resources for hygiene and COVID-19 safety awareness, supplying sanitizers, masks, and handwash resources to over 1,500 individuals, along with training for community health workers.
Distributed maize powder, child feed, and grass for animal feed in drought-impacted zones such as Borena, East Guji, and West Guji. This effort provided critical food security, totaling over 12 million birr in relief aid.
Constructed 17 kilometers of access roads, totaling 17 million birr, facilitating movement and economic activities across communities.