Groups worried about farm changes say Uganda might miss new coffee rules. The country faces trouble because coffee leaders moved under the farm officials. Europe needs proof that coffee comes from land without cut trees. These changes happen with little talk among farmers who need help fast.
The government closed the coffee agency despite many people asking them not to. President Museveni called it useless. Europe buys 60 percent of Uganda's coffee, but will block imports from cleared forest land. Farmers could lose over one billion dollars each year if they fail these tests.
Coffee helps almost two million homes earn money, and about 30 percent of the money comes from abroad. The groups want officials to find new markets, help women business owners, give money for tracking systems, watch how farm leaders handle coffee tasks, keep research going, show farmers how to sign up, make strong farmer groups, use climate-smart farming, join important talks, and share stories about problems.
The government closed the coffee agency despite many people asking them not to. President Museveni called it useless. Europe buys 60 percent of Uganda's coffee, but will block imports from cleared forest land. Farmers could lose over one billion dollars each year if they fail these tests.
Coffee helps almost two million homes earn money, and about 30 percent of the money comes from abroad. The groups want officials to find new markets, help women business owners, give money for tracking systems, watch how farm leaders handle coffee tasks, keep research going, show farmers how to sign up, make strong farmer groups, use climate-smart farming, join important talks, and share stories about problems.
