This is the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our returning guest in this series is Indian Coffee Producer and researcher, Komal Sable from South India Coffee Co.

In this series, Komal and Lee explore the future of coffee in India with particular attention to the role that climate, regenerative agriculture, and low-intervention coffee species will play in securing coffee's viability in the years to come.

In the final episode of a five-part series, Lee and Komal delve into the costs and benefits of transitioning to regenerative farming and agroforestry, its impact on revenue, and the importance of investing in research and development.

Komal shares insights on a grant received from Coffee Circle, aimed at understanding the climate resilience of Excelsa coffee species.

They also talk about the long-term goals and vision for South India Coffee Co. and the potential global impact of their research.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:59 Overview of the Series and Guest Introduction

01:32 Challenges and Costs of Transitioning to Regenerative Farming

03:41 Importance of Research and Development in Coffee Farming

08:07 Grant and Research on Excelsa Coffee

14:35 Future Plans for South India Coffee Co.

16:29 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Connect with South India Coffee Co here:

Website - https://sicc.coffee/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sicc.coffee/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sicc-coffee

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/southindiacoffeeco/

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