Climate-Change Blend

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Farm Details:

Farm 1. Mooleh Manay estate is located near the beautiful backwaters of the Harangi Reservoir in Coorg, Karnataka. It takes a data-driven approach to farming and coffee processing, believing that data is essential for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring the highest quality coffee production. The estate cultivates a variety of coffee species, including Arabica, Robusta and Excelsa, and uses meticulous processing methods to bring out the best flavors. The estate is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and is involved in research on native Indian Coffea species and soil health.

Farm 2. Craigmore Estate, managed by the third generation, was originally named by British planters and locally known as "Kattimuttu," translating to Bison, reflecting occasional visits by Bison. Cultivation includes Arabica, Robusta, Pepper, Avocados, and Arecanut, with plans to add Moringa, Pomelo, and Grapefruit since 2017. Farokh focuses on soil health with 700 native tree species and maintains Malnad Gidda cattle for Vermicompost and Organic compost. The estate employs 23 full-time staff, led by a Supervisor, with regular consultant visits, aiming to steward the land for future generations.