Rising Coffee Prices: Climate Change, Sustainability, and the Future of Coffee Farming
As the price of coffee reaches historic highs, Finca El Puente's owners, Marysabel Caballero and Moises Herrera, face increasing uncertainty about their future. In Peter S. Goodman's report for The New York Times, climate change is wreaking havoc on coffee production in Honduras, with unpredictable weather patterns damaging crops and driving up production costs. Despite the surge in market prices, many farmers like Caballero and Herrera are earning less than before, as they struggle with higher wages, expensive fertilizers, and severe weather. Their concerns are shared globally, as coffee production continues to be affected by climate disruptions, leading to both financial hardships and potential shifts in the coffee industry.
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