EP 1205 Miguel Zamora - The Path Forward for Coffee Farmer Incomes - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join the live global event, "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming," an online event in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for coffee producers and the wider coffee industry on October 28, 29, and 30th. Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-to-regenerative-coffee-farming-tickets-1032555741017 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This is the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our first-time guest on the podcast for this new series is Miguel Zamora from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) based in London, UK. Miguel is the Coordinator of the Coffee Public-Private Taskforce. One of the responsibilities of this taskforce is to work towards a living income for coffee producers around there world. The theme for this series is "A living income for coffee producers" The five-episode of this series are: 1. Who and What Is The ICO? - https://youtu.be/xoxEyUdID7o 2. What Is A Living Income For Coffee Producers? - https://youtu.be/i5_FJ0nkmKw 3. The Stakeholders Defining Coffee Producers' Living Income - https://youtu.be/wevnoKEM_kQ 4. The Obstacles Preventing Farms Living Income - https://youtu.be/DuWl28ZM-pU 5. The Path Forward for Coffee Farmer Incomes - https://youtu.be/R_2vW88576E In the final episode of the Daily Coffee Pro series Lee and Miguel discuss the challenges and opportunities for achieving a living income for coffee producers. The episode covers the impact of coffee pricing and purchasing practices, as well as the potential of regenerative coffee farming to support producers amidst climate change. The upcoming workshop 'Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming' aims to guide coffee producers in adopting sustainable practices, featuring expert agronomists. The episode also explores EUDR's role in ensuring sustainability in the coffee industry and the complexities producers face. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts in the coffee sector to support farmer livelihoods, with a long-term vision for 2030. Engage with ICO and learn how you can contribute to more sustainable and equitable coffee production. 00:00 Introduction: Are Coffee Producers Owed a Livable Wage? 00:42 Upcoming Event: Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming 02:10 Final Episode with Miguel Zamora: Reflecting on the Series 02:50 The Path Forward: Achieving a Living Income for Coffee Producers 03:09 Challenges in Coffee Pricing and Production 06:39 Comparing Coffee to Other Agricultural Products 13:19 The Role of Government and International Organizations 17:10 EUDR and Its Impact on Coffee Producers 23:21 Conclusion: The Future of Coffee Farming 27:03 Outro: Stay Connected and Support the Podcast Connect with Miguel Zamora and the ICO here: https://www.ico.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelzamora/ https://www.instagram.com/icocoffeeorg •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops