South Sudan farmers pin hopes on rare climate-resistant coffee

Catherine Bashiama, a farmer in South Sudan, is cultivating a rare climate-resistant variety of coffee called Excelsa to lift her family out of poverty. As major coffee-producing countries face challenges due to climate change, Excelsa’s resilience is drawing international attention. Local farmers like Bashiama and Taban John see Excelsa as a chance for financial independence, but emphasize the need for stability and peace for the coffee industry to thrive in South Sudan.

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