Growers Conclave
WCC Grower's Sessions on 28th September 2023
How to get your coffee to market ( A farmer’s perspective of production and quality)
Exploring Coffee Origins: An Insider's Perspective of coffee production and agricultural practices
Date / Time - 9.30- 10.00 - 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall, Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
Dr. Diaz will provide valuable insights into the journey of coffee from farm to market, focusing on the challenges faced by farmers and the strategies they employ to ensure high-quality coffee production in different origin countries. Intricacies of coffee production and agricultural practices in different origins.
Speaker
Manuel-Diaz
Correlation of Quality with Advances in Machine Technology: Mechanization and Processing of Coffee
Date / Time - 11.20-11.50 - 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The talk will be given by Carlos Brando , a coffee expert with over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry. He will explore the correlation between coffee quality and advances in machine technology in the mechanization and processing of coffee. He will discuss how advancements in machine technology can impact coffee quality throughout the processing stages, from harvesting to drying. He will also provide coffee
Speaker
Carlos HJ Brando
Improve efficiency and productivity of farmers with data and technology
A Brazilian Journey through Coffee Cultivation, Evolving Trends, and New Horizons
Date / Time - 10.00- 10.30 - 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall, Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
Fabricio will share his experience of how coffee cultivation practices in Brazil have evolved over time to meet the demands of the global market. He will also discuss the importance of collective initiatives, such as coffee cooperatives, in creating and sharing value within the coffee industry.
Speaker
Fabricio Teixeira Andrade
Improve efficiency & productivity of farmers with data & technology
Date / Time - 10.40- 11.20 - 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall, Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
Charles Denison will give a talk about the importance of using data and technology in the coffee industry. He will discuss how data and technology can help farmers improve their yields, quality, and incomes, which will ultimately help to ensure the long-term sustainability of the coffee industry.
Speaker
Charles Denison
High Production Technologies in Coffee, the success story of Vietnam
Date / Time - 11.50- 12.20 - 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall, Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The talk will discuss how Vietnam has become a leading coffee producer in the world, thanks to the adoption of high-production technologies. The talk will cover topics such as varieties, cultivation techniques, processing, and challenges.
Speaker
Phan Viet Ha
Learnings from Farmers Organisations - Adapting to new regulations
Date / Time - 12.20- 12.40 - 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall, Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The talk will focus on the coffee production status from Asian Farmers Association members and the status of coffee farmer organizations. The talk will also discuss the existing barriers and possible limitations that coffee farmer organizations may experience in the process of adapting to the EU Development Regulation (EUDR). The talk will discuss the ways forward and recommendations identified by the farmer organizations on the level of the National Farmers Organizations, private sectors, and government/ministries.
Speaker
Phoutthasinh Phimmachanh
Quality management for small farms
Date / Time - 13:30 to 15:40- 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall, Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The objective of the workshop is to emphasize the importance of quality management for small-scale coffee farms, provide insights and strategies for implementing effective quality management practices on small farms, and empower coffee growers with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance the quality of their coffee and increase market opportunities.
Speaker
Dr. Alvaro Gaitan
Soil Health and Regenerative Practices
Date / Time - 13:30 to 14:30- 28/09/ 2023
Place - Seminar Hall , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The talk will focus on the importance of soil health for food security and coffee production. Dr. Biradar will discuss the impact of poor soil health on crop productivity and the environment. He will also talk about the different ways to improve soil health through regenerative practices.
Speaker
Dr Chandrashekhar M. Biradar
Regenerative Agriculture practices adopted through Coffee scorecard
Date / Time - 14.40 to 15:40- 28/09/ 2023
Workshop Hall 1 , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The Rainforest Alliance will host a workshop to make Indian coffee more sustainable for the producers, including plantations and small growers. The workshop envisages discussing and deliberating on the potential benefits of adopting regenerating agriculture.The workshop also aims to deliberate on developing some tools contextualized for India to support the transition to regenerative agriculture. One such tool is Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Coffee Scorecard, which is built upon years of experience and expertise of Rainforest Alliance in the coffee sector, the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Coffee Scorecard offers both certified and non-certified supply chain actors a voluntary tool to guide their transition to regenerative farming.
Speaker
The Role of Selected Yeasts in the coffee value chain
Date / Time - 13.30 to 14:30- 28/09/ 2023
Place - Workshop Hall 2 , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The workshop will be presented by Margaret from Lallemand. She will share their experiences and insights on how selected yeasts have an impact on coffee cherry post-harvest processing. They will also discuss the best practices for implementing controlled fermentation in coffee operations. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and tools they need to improve the quality and consistency of their coffee. By controlling the fermentation process, coffee producers can produce coffee that is more flavorful, consistent, and marketable.
Speaker
Margaret Fundira
Climate smart coffee farming- Need of the hour
Date / Time - 14.40 to 15:40- 28/09/ 2023
Place - Workshop Hall 2 , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The workshop will discuss the importance of climate-smart coffee farming and the different practices that farmers can adopt. The workshop will be of interest to coffee farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders who are interested in sustainable coffee production.
Speaker
Lennart Clerkx
Coffee Producer’s Guide to Digital Media Success:Boosting your Brand and Sales through Effective Marketing Strategies
Date / Time - 13.40 to 14:30- 28/09/ 2023
Place - Workshop Hall 3 , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
This workshop will provide coffee producers with the knowledge and tools they need to use digital media to boost their brand identity. The workshop will cover the importance of digital marketing for coffee producers. How can coffee producers can use digital marketing to reach a wider audience, build their brand, and increase sales with different channels of digital marketing
Speaker
Luke Adams
How does green coffee packaging affect the profitability of coffee producers?
Date / Time - 14.40 to 15:40- 28/09/ 2023
Place - Workshop Hall 3 , Bangalore Palace
What is it all about?
The talk will focus on the importance of sustainable packaging for coffee producers. Mr. Jain will discuss how the type of packaging used can affect the quality, freshness, and profitability of green coffee beans. He will also talk about the different sustainable packaging options available to coffee producers and how to choose the right one for their needs.
Speaker
Hanuman Jain