This first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on this episode of the series is Diego Baraona from El Salvador's Los Pirineos and the theme of this series is "The Current Realities Facing Coffee Producers in 2024".
In this episode of the series, the discussion focuses on the significant challenges such as labor shortages, increased costs, and the impacts of climate change and inflation on coffee farming.
Diego shares his experiences with navigating these issues, including innovative solutions like hiring transport for pickers and adapting harvest methods.
They also explore the difficulty of balancing quality with the rising production costs and discuss the broader industry's perspectives on these challenges.
The conversation highlights both the resilience and the innovative approaches of coffee producers in facing an increasingly tough landscape.
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