Ministry of Agriculture allocates $52 billion to protect coffee cultivation against El Niño impacts
The initiative focuses on anticipating climate impacts and strengthening agricultural sustainability. Photo: Private Archive
TL;DR
- The Colombian government is investing $52 billion in a new program to protect coffee cultivation.
- The 'Coffee Growers' Rights Harvest - Fertilization for Life' program aims to safeguard against El Niño and economic shocks.
- The initiative will focus on strengthening crop fertilization to stabilize income and productivity.
- The program includes financial support of up to 40% for fertilization in renovation and up to 30% in production, with a maximum benefit of $1.8 million per producer.
- Additional 5% incentives are available for women and young coffee growers.
- The program will benefit up to 108,000 producers in 610 municipalities, focusing on smallholders who dominate the sector.
- This strategy is part of a broader policy to address climate change effects and enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector.