In general, coffee farming has a negative impact on biodiversity , but some methods are more destructive than others. Coffee farms with shade trees are best for birds and other wildlife populations. But the overwhelming majority of coffee is produced on monoculture farms, which reduces biodiversity. Is drinking coffee sustainable? With all the talk of … Read more
The contribution made by coffee growing and trading to environmental and social issues is highly positive , certainly compared with most alternative economic activities. On the environmental side coffee is an evergreen shrub, hence an important contributor to carbon sequestration, and is effective in stabilizing soils. Is coffee environmentally friendly? In general, coffee farming has … Read more
In general, coffee farming has a negative impact on biodiversity , but some methods are more destructive than others. Coffee farms with shade trees are best for birds and other wildlife populations. But the overwhelming majority of coffee is produced on monoculture farms, which reduces biodiversity. Is coffee not sustainable? Moreover, coffee is often grown … Read more