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Second annual member day fosters a deeper connection to global variety development research
Member company representatives from across the world gather in Costa Rica to engage first-hand with WCR’s work
The roots of Robusta—cultivating growth for a species once overlooked
How World Coffee Research is fast-tracking innovation for robusta to forge the future of coffee
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World Coffee Research and Cornell launch coffee improvement program
In a new partnership, Cornell University and World Coffee Research (WCR) are rolling out a pioneering program focused on improving the resilience and productivity of coffee smallholders worldwide. Backed by more than $5 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the initiative aims to address the growing production challenges faced by coffee farmers while strengthening vital global coffee supply chains.
The Roots of Robusta: Cultivating Growth for a Species Once Overlooked
World Coffee Research’s Maeve Holler and Dr. Robert Kawuki write about how the organization is fast-tracking innovation for robusta to forge the future of coffee
Supporting farmer access to high-performing coffee varieties in Peru
Establishment of 10 new seed lots across 3 major coffee-producing regions in Peru will promote increased farmer choice and access to locally relevant varieties
