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VISIT PAULIG WINTERTHUR JANUARY 2013

VISIT PAULIG WINTERTHUR JANUARY 2013. Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd Mt Elgon Washed Arabica Scheme November 2013. Background to the area.

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VISIT PAULIG WINTERTHUR JANUARY 2013

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  1. VISIT PAULIG WINTERTHUR JANUARY 2013 Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd Mt Elgon Washed Arabica Scheme November 2013

  2. Background to the area • Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcanic mountain on the border of Uganda and Kenya. It spans 80km in diameter and its highest point, Wagagai, is 4,321 m above sea level. • There are two theories about the origin of the name Mt Elgon: • • Elgonyi was the Masai name for the mountain • • The mountain was named after the Elgeyo tribe who once lived in huge caves on the south side of the mountain • The western slopes are occupied by the Bantu-speaking Bagisu people who cultivate coffee, bananas and millet on the fertile volcanic soils. • SL14 is the most predominant coffee variety grown along the slopes of Mt Elgon.

  3. Background to the name • Mt Elgon Coffee • The name Mt. Elgon Coffeeis used solely by KCL as a brand for coffees from any its 6 washing stations located on the slopes of the Mt Elgon ranges. • The cherries are sourced from about 6,000 small holder farmers we work with who comply to the 4C, UTZ Good Inside and Rainforest coffee certification codes • KCL trades the Mt. Elgon A grade with a maximum of 5% defects per 300gm sample and bean size above screen retention size 15. • Bugisu washed Arabica • Bugisu coffees are prepared by small holder farmers along the slopes of Mt Elgon using hand pulpers.   • We source bugisu coffees in form of parchment from middlemen and a few larger farmers. • No traceability on these grades although the quality has improved tremendously over the years as farmers in the area generally adopt better preparation and handling practices.

  4. Location of the scheme

  5. Introduction to the scheme The Mount Elgon Washed Arabica Scheme was started in 2007 and works with over 6,000 smallholder farmers that live on the slopes of Mt. Elgon in eastern Uganda. Farmers deliver their cherries to one of six washing stations that are dotted around the mountain at an altitude of 1,400 to 1,900 meters. All stations are equipped with eco-pulping units and green houses to optimise coffee drying under wet conditions. All farmers are grouped in Producer Organisations (POs) of 25-30 members to facilitate extension services and certification requirements by the 37 person strong washing station and field teams. Both teams are fully integrated in all purchasing and certification processes. The Mount Elgon scheme is fully 4C verified and UTZ and RA certified.

  6. Mt Elgon scheme – Buzibiti washing station

  7. Highlights

  8. Quality improvement Quality of certified Mt. Elgon coffee is better than conventional Bugisu

  9. Quality emphasis

  10. Service delivery to farmers • All member farmers benefit from a range of services, including: • Competitive prices for cherries • Annual bonus payments for quality and certification • Training on Good Agricultural Practices, social issues and environmental conservation • Training on specific production constraints during farm visits • Farmer group trainings • Specialist trainings • High quality Arabica seedlings at a cost-sharing basis and free shade tree seedlings • 5 agro-input stores (not for profit) provide farmers with: • Genuine and acceptable agro-chemicals • Advice • Free use of protective gear (PPEs) and tools • Fertiliser for bonus scheme encourages adoption of fertilisers • Free transport of cherries to washing stations

  11. Mt Elgon scheme – Farmer training

  12. Testimony by one of the farmers Testimony by Mrs. Gibonu Charles “We have 5 acres of coffee and most of our trees are 50 years old. Before we joined the project, we only harvested around 3 kg per tree. One day we were approached by an extension worker from Kyagalanyi called Wananzofu Richard. Life has never been better since we are getting advice on how we can improve our coffee yield”. says Mr. and Mrs.Gibonu Charles, who are members of Gibuzale washing station. “Wananzofu advised us that we could double our yields if we accepted to stump all our trees. I first tried with one field and realised that the practice was good. After two years we can now pick about 5 kg per tree. Seeing this, I decided to stump the rest of my fields as well”, says Mr.Gibonu. “The project also introduced fertilisers on a bonus arrangement basis. I managed to get 5 bags of NPK, which I applied in my fields. Looking at the coffee bearing now, I am expecting to get better yields”. “The project has also trained us on proper, safe use of agro chemicals, such as using protective gear, proper storage and disposal of empty containers. As a responsible farmer I am also advising other farmers to copy the practices”.

  13. Thank You

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