8 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA AND BRAZIL
The coffee tree originated from the southern highlands of Ethiopia. it Was introduced in Kenya by St. Austin's missionaries in Nairobi via Kibwezi, Taita, and Bura. Coffee Growing Areas a) Central Province - Nyeri, Muranga, Kiambu, Thika, Kirinyaga. b) E. Province - Embu, Machakos, Tharaka, Makueni and high areas of Meru. c) Coast Province - Taita Taveta in the Wundanyi area. d) W. Province - Bungoma, Vihiga, Kakamega. e) Nyanza Province - Kisii, Nyamira, Nyabondo, Oyugis. f) Nairobi Province - outskirts bordering Kiambu and Thika. Factors Favouring Coffee Growing Kenya Physical Factors High altitude (910-2100 m). Cool temperatures (14-26◦c). High and well-distributed rainfall (1000-2030 mm) annually. Deep and well-drained acidic soils. Undulating landscape to ensure good drainage and aeration. Human Factors An adequate supply of cheap labour for land preparation, planting, weeding, etc. Good roads for transporting coffee to factories and to the markets. Brazil She is the lea...