Colombia has always been very well known for its good quality coffee. Being the second largest producer in the world after Brazil, Colombia’s economy depends very much on this crop. Even though it is a source of income to the country, this crop is also seen as a representation of the country’s culture.
Coffee has been lucky enough to have been barely affected by the credit crunch unlike other crops like cotton, maize, and cacao between many others. Unfortunately, climate change has not had the same effect on coffee. Due to increased rains caused by the climate change, coffee production in Colombia decreased. Fortunately, the international market for coffee is so strong that the prices have not varied too much which has helped producing countries. Another favourable point that coffee has is that consumption has steadily increased therefore production has to increase as well. Does this mean the world’s next major crisis will be climate related?
Coffee has been lucky enough to have been barely affected by the credit crunch unlike other crops like cotton, maize, and cacao between many others. Unfortunately, climate change has not had the same effect on coffee. Due to increased rains caused by the climate change, coffee production in Colombia decreased. Fortunately, the international market for coffee is so strong that the prices have not varied too much which has helped producing countries. Another favourable point that coffee has is that consumption has steadily increased therefore production has to increase as well. Does this mean the world’s next major crisis will be climate related?
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