No healthy coffee plants = no coffee breaks.
When we protect plants,
we protect lives.
#PlantHealthDay
Coffee (Coffea arabica, Coffea canephora) is one of the most consumed beverages globally and a major export commodity for developing countries. It provides a livelihood for an estimated 125 million people, mostly smallholder farmers in tropical regions.
Major pests/pathogens:
- Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei)
- coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix)
Economic value:
- Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities, with over 10 million tones produced annually.
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Italy
- Top exporters: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia
Cultural value:
- Coffee is central to social life in many cultures, from the Ethiopian coffee ceremony to espresso culture in Italy.
- Coffee contributes to tourism, gastronomy, and national identity.
- Coffee farming also plays a role in forest conservation when grown under shade-tree systems.
Fun facts:
- Arabica coffee is highly sensitive to rising temperatures.
- Coffee is the second most traded commodity globally, after oil.
Why does protecting plants and crops matter?
Plant pests destroy up to 40 percent of global crops annually. Protecting plants can help:
- Achieve a zero-hunger world
- Reduce poverty and inequality
- Protect biodiversity
- Support livelihoods of rural farmers
- Sustain economies around the world
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