Survey Firm for Coffee Plot Screening and Yield Measurement in Ethiopia

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Background Coffee is Ethiopia’s most important export crop and a primary source of livelihood for millions of smallholder farmers. Despite expansion in production and cultivated area over the past decade, productivity remains low and has shown a declining trend. This is largely driven by aging coffee trees and the limited adoption of renovation and rejuvenation practices. It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of Ethiopia’s coffee trees require rehabilitation and currently produce suboptimal yields. These challenges are further compounded by limited knowledge of improved agronomic practices and constrained access to inputs. As a result, low productivity not only threatens smallholder livelihoods but also undermines export performance, contributing to persistent foreign exchange shortages and broader macroeconomic pressures. In response, development partners, government institutions, and private sector actors have implemented large-scale agronomy programs promoting regenerative practices, including stumping (rejuvenation), replanting (renovation), improved plant nutrition, shade management, and enhanced farm maintenance. While adoption rates appear promising, there remains li...