We maintain a strong on-ground presence, collaborating closely with farmers and sharing our expertise on crucial aspects. Among other topics our training includes:
Our Cooperative
Capacity Building and Support
Our cooperative model drives our commitment to ensuring that each of the 17 villages has representation. These farmers are active members who deliver fully ripe, high-quality coffee cherries to our drying station. In return, the operational team at Ywangan Shwe Taung Thu offers valuable support in various forms, including technical guidance, market access, and financial assistance.
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Simultaneously, our management board actively engages with coffee buyers, exporters, and other stakeholders in the coffee industry throughout the year. This ensures the smooth operation of our business. Our team actively participates in the global coffee community through international trade fairs and virtual expos, opening up market opportunities for our small-scale farmers.
Determining the optimal time to begin harvesting (based on both colour and sugar content)
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Conducting rigorous quality assessments on the drying beds
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Upholding stringent storage and warehousing standards​
Delivering regular training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) farming, harvesting, and processing techniques
Encouraging climate resilience
Creating organic fertiliser through farm waste composting
Providing guidance on mulching practices to combat drought-related challenges
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Bookkeeping and record-keeping to aid members to track, calculate profits and losses, evaluate efficiency, and perform break-even analyses (all of which are necessary for obtaining bank loans)
