One Fifth of Arabica Coffee Areas to Be Unsuitable by 2050
Rabobank reports that 20% of arabica coffee areas will be unsuitable by 2050 due to climate change. Brazil and Colombia face risks while Ethiopia may see gains.
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Climate change is projected to significantly reshape the global coffee industry over the next few decades. According to a recent report from Rabobank, nearly 20% of the land currently used for growing arabica coffee could be classified as unsuitable by 2050. This represents a substantial increase from the 8% of arabica-growing areas that are currently deemed unsuitable, where crops already demand higher investment and provide lower yields.
