Region: Central America
Finding a balance in carbon and coffee
Coffee is highly vulnerable to climate change due to increasing temperatures and changing rainfall patterns. Addressing the problem requires a…
01 August 2023
Implementing digital solutions in the field
The use of digital tools is key to improving sustainability while supporting smallholders to achieve their goals. In this opinion…
27 July 2023
Are cocoa farmers achieving a living income in Latin America?
Photos published on this page are courtesy of Nestle. Key findings of the living income inventory Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico…
17 July 2023
Seeking to improve labor conditions in Central America
Solidaridad and Syngenta Seeds are working together to analyze Fair Labor policy compliance of two of its suppliers in Central…
11 July 2023
Interview: Value Distribution in the coffee sector
When we think about smallholder incomes, we usually stress the role of the price as the main factor to achieve…
04 July 2023
Securing land titles, providing opportunity for coffee producers in Honduras
Without access to a clear land title, many coffee farmers struggle to access financing, put down roots, and pass their…
11 June 2023
MAKING DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS: THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAINS
Technological advancements are transforming agricultural production resulting in an unprecedented volume of data. Patricia Gomez, Regional Coordinator Impact & Quality…
06 June 2023
Pathways to Prosperity: Ensuring equal and rewarded participation of producers in global value chains
Millions of smallholder farmers and workers across the world take on a lion’s share of the work needed to realize…
26 May 2023
Honduras commits to agroforestry systems at Specialty Coffee Expo 2023
The Honduran Coffee Institute, along with Solidaridad and strategic allies, signed agreements at this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo to support…
25 May 2023
Coffee and cocoa farmers respond to climate change with agroforestry
The Climate Heroes project aims to improve farmers’ resilience to a changing climate by providing technical support, access to finance,…
16 May 2023
