GS III-Agriculture
Optimal Climate for Coffee Cultivation
- Coffee thrives in a temperature range of 15°C to 28°C.
- The ideal annual rainfall requirement is between 150 cm and 250 cm.
- Given recent climatic irregularities, the Coffee Board has urged coffee-growing regions to establish interdisciplinary teams to assess plantation losses comprehensively.
Coffee Production in India
- Key Producing States: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
- Karnataka leads production, accounting for 70%, followed by Kerala at 23%.
- Recent landslides in Wayanad have severely impacted coffee plantations, with over 200 acres of crops destroyed.
Coffee Board of India
- Established under the Coffee Act of 1942, it functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Headquartered in Bangalore, it consists of 33 members, including the Chairperson (Chief Executive).
- The board’s responsibilities include research and development, technological advancements, quality enhancement, boosting production, promoting exports, and expanding the domestic market.