A brief introduction to the coffee farm in Papua New Guinea

Coffee plays an important role in the country's economy. One million people are directly and indirectly involved in the industry. ** Encourage planting by offering minimum purchase prices. The industry itself is controlled by the Coffee Industry Council. The committee is located in Goroka, east of Mustang Island, but exports are handled by private companies

After 1991, the quality gradually declined, and the European market was lost. The extra price that Y grade coffee once had has also gradually fallen. This is related to the country's policy of "one price for one registration". This policy is totally unworkable for an industry as volatile as coffee. As a result, poor quality coffee beans damage the image of Y coffee high quality standards, resulting in a backlog situation. ** The countermeasure is to establish a new quality grade, temporarily stop the production of Y coffee, and no longer implement the policy of "one grade, one price."

This allows buyers to price according to quality, which inevitably affects the income of farmers who produce inferior coffee beans. By 1993, the quality problem had basically been solved. Most of our regular customers are buying coffee from Papua New Guinea again. Y-grade coffee is now sold again at a slightly lower premium price, indicating an improvement in quality. Although coffee production is strong in some places, due to the lack of persistence of growers, the coffee beans harvested vary in ripeness and size. Among the higher grades, AA grades were rare, and the ones that could be bought were A grades and AB grades.

The main characteristics of A-grade coffee are: fullness of particles, light acidity, and endless aftertaste after drinking. Flavors vary, tastes rich, grains full, versatility suggested baking method Light to medium roast In Papua New Guinea, about 75% of coffee production comes from small, regional farms. Many farms cultivate land in forested areas, and some farms are deep in forests, almost isolated from the rest of the world. Coffee in the country is grown at altitudes of 1,300 - 1,800 meters and is therefore of high quality. Coffee is grown in some lowlands, but relatively little is produced. Locally grown coffee is mostly grown under natural conditions, due to transportation problems and costs associated with transporting fertilizers and pesticides to farms.