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The spread of organised coffee cultivation in Ethiopia - as related by lsrael Degefa.

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 ...

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Our Coffee Farms are beyond Farming

At Kerchanshe, our coffee farms represent more than just a commitment to producing exceptional coffee; they embody our dedication to social and environmental sustainability. Our owned farms are a platform for implementing best practices in coffee cultivation while positively impacting the surrounding communities. We integrate sustainable farming techniques with a deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of local communities, ensuring that our operations contribute to a healthier environment and a better quality of life for those around us.

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Debeka

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Debeka Farm is one of the main farms of Kerchanshe. Coffee is grown under a sprawling one-hectare greenhouse so that they are grown uniformly. All agronomic practices are computer controlled using smart techniques.

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Gelana Gesha

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The Gelana Gesha coffee farm covers 1.5 hectares of coffee cultivation under the Greenhouse technique. In this greenhouse, every agronomic practice is computer controlled using smart techniques.

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Bale Mountain

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Bale Mountain Farm is located in Arsi - Bale Mountains belt, which forms the southeastern Ethiopian Highlands that is above 3000masl. The farm is planted from 1,800 - 2,100 masl, though the land continues up to the mountain all the way to 2,200 masl.

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Our innovative irrigation

At Kerchanshe PLC, we use irrigation systems to control climate effects across our 46 washing stations, tailoring water management to each farm’s unique conditions to maintain coffee quality and productivity.

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Water & Irrigations

Our innovative irrigation techniques ensure optimal water distribution, preserving resources while maintaining the highest quality of coffee cherries.