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Getting a drying room was crucial. This boosted our drying capacity, which proved to be very helpful We’re considering building one or two more, because this year, our production exceeded what we could handle. I asked my husband to build two more,
So we don’t have to cover the coffee when it rains, or take the covers off. It’s reassuring for us as coffee producers, and we really like it. We like it because the coffee dries so much faster. Even if it rains while we’re out, we don’t have to worry.
It shortens the drying process, and it’s all positives. Normally, drying takes 4 days, but now it takes just 3. With the IMPACT FUND, our first step was to improve our farms’ conditions. We’ve added more varieties for next year’s harvest. In order to produce higher-quality coffee, we’ve started using improved processing methods.
As you can see, we have several fermentation tanks ready for next year’s harvest, and we’re already planning to use bioreactors. We’ll be managing temperature, pressure, and pH levels. Due to drought, we’ve lost many leaves, leaving the trees almost leafless. Last year, we harvested over 60 bags, but this year it’s down to 45.
Our harvest is already delayed by 2-3 months. As of November, we’re just starting to gather crops, but usually by August, we’re full. Bolivia is facing a severe drought. But we had strategies to cope. First, we reduced our water usage. And second, we focused on keeping the farm healthy.
Since all our water sources dried up, we became much more careful with water use. We took this very positively, however, as we realized we could cut water usage by nearly 50-60%. This is also great for the environment. We also saw success in our fermentation processes.
Previously, we used water without much thought, using around 15-20 liters per kilo of parchment. This year, by using buckets, we reduced it to about 3-5 liters. If I had to mention a downside, it would be a slight decline in quality, like in bean size and appearance. This optical sorter greatly sped up processing.
When a crop contains many defective beans, simply enhancing the camera’s sensitivity helps sort them out. We introduced this sorter this year, significantly speeding up our process compared to previous years. With the IMPACT FUND, we bought this farm. It stretches 100 meters to that end,
And 100 meters to this end, spreading along the mountain. It’s 15 hectares from the top of the mountain to the bottom. We produced a lot of coffee this year. But since it’s been less than a year since we bought it, we need to plan for next year.
We’ll continue to improve and plan according to the soil’s characteristics. The IMPACT FUND has been a further encouragement. We’re grateful to have bought land to expand production. The IMAPCT FUND has improved production, and positively impacted our lives. We want to continue producing high-quality coffee.
This year, we’ve been very careful not to reduce the yield, and watered to maintain the coffee’s moisture content. Not only that, but the shade trees have helped prevent drought, which has been a great relief. Changing the world may be hard, but I can change my land and the mindset of my neighbors.
For example, by visiting other farms, I plan to grow coffee while regenerating forests with my neighbors. I’m very happy with this IMPACT FUND. Without it, we wouldn’t have had this lab or drying room. So in that sense, I’m happy, but many challenges lie ahead. We’re here to keep working towards them.
The connections made through coffee are like family or friends, which is why I now have family and friends in Japan, too. With their IMPACT FUND, Senda Salvaje added a drying room and fermentation tanks. They won the Presidential Cup (Bolivia’s equivalent of COE), thanks to a great improvement in quality.
They plan to further enhance storage facilities, in order to increase production. Nayra Qata expanded their facilities and introduced new processing machines. Bean sorting is now twice as fast, shortening the processing time and boosting production. As a hub for small-scale producers, they advocate for environmentally friendly coffee production.
With the investment, 4 Llamas restructured their processing equipment. They’ve reduced water usage by nearly 60%, enabling effective water use. Quality has also improved with fermentation processes. They are also conducting research on drought-resistant varieties. Finca Red Honey used the investment to hire workers and develop infrastructure.
Previously, they processed 50% of cherries as specialty. But they have now increased this to 80%, boosting revenue. They aim to sell all their coffee through TYPICA. Familia Mamani built a drying room and bought a new plot. With drying time reduced by 24 hours, their productivity has improved.
With their expanded land, they aim not only for increased production, but also for better quality. Monte Cielo improved their washing station and bought and planted new seedlings. With the expanded farm, their 2022 harvest was 2.7 times larger than the previous year. They are also actively promoting agroforestry across the region.
Golondrina bought two farms with the IMPACT FUND Depending on each piece of land, they grow different varieties, such as Geisha, Java, Catuai, and Caturra, They aim to replant old plants to further improve quality. TYPICA IMPACT FUND is currently conducting a “listing deposit” scheme with a select number of smallholder producers in Bolivia.
This endeavor allows TYPICA to support producers who propose their own projects to increase production, improve quality, and establish a sustainable coffee business. Coffee grown by these producers is offered on TYPICA’s platform as a priority listing, so roasters can purchase their highest quality lots.