Coffee of the future: Murnau roasting is fighting against climate change!

Coffee of the future: Murnau roasting is fighting against climate change!

A special tasting recently took place in the Murnau coffee roaster, which was all about research on climate -resistant coffee. Thomas Eckel, the roasting master and managing director of the roaster, described the new varieties as a real milestone for the future of coffee. He is certain that the coffee variants presented are decisive for the preservation of coffee production in a changing climate. The fact is that studies predict that Arabica production could go back by half by 2050, which is due to climate change, illnesses and extreme weather events. A challenge that millions of coffee farmers have to cope with worldwide is enormous.

The new series of coffee varieties, which was presented during this tasting, is characterized by a high resistance to diseases such as coffee most and also offers a first -class aroma. The first results of the field tests show that the yields of these new varieties are above that classic variants, which is a promising view for the coffee farmers. Alexa Heinicke von World Coffee Research Also underlined the importance of these varieties for farmers worldwide.

The threats for coffee production

Coffee is not only one of the most popular drinks in the world, but also extremely sensitive to temperature. The negative effects of climate change are already noticeable: an increase in temperatures could lead to lower yields and poor bean quality, since Arabica coffee prefers temperatures between 18 and 23 ° C. The changes in the precipitation pattern could also have serious consequences, as they can create water stress and hinder the development of flowers and fruits. Extreme weather events such as hurricanes and drought periods are common and disturb the coffee chains, according to the analysis of Era of WE.

Especially in hot regions such as Brazil, Central America and parts of India, the greatest losses are expected. By 2050, almost 80 % of the current acreage could be unsuitable here. The scene of these developments are the five "agro-ecological zones" World Coffee Research be examined. This study confirmed the worrying predictions and shows how the climate zones will change drastically for coffee.

Strategies against the crisis

In order to counter this challenge, strategies are required that improve the resilience of coffee production. The breeding of climate -resistant varieties is central. In addition to the development of sustainable cultivation methods, the diversification of harvests and sources of income is also one of the important measures. These strategies could help the coffee farmers to adapt to the changed conditions and thus also secure their existence.

Since its foundation, the Murnau coffee roaster has been maintaining direct relationships with coffee farmers, which is invaluable in these critical times. These close contacts promote the exchange of knowledge and innovation, which is of great importance for the development of new coffee.

In summary, it can be said that the challenges due to climate change in coffee cultivation should not be underestimated. The collective efforts of industry, research and consumers are crucial to make high -quality coffee available in the future and to ensure a stable income to the farmers.