Research & Development
Increasing efficiency, pest control, ancient, traditional medicine: there is a lot to discover!
Innovation in harmony with traditions and nature
Ethiopia is not only the cradle of coffee, but also a country full of agricultural diversity and rich traditions. At Desta's Coffee, we are committed to using our innovative mindset to actively shape the future of agriculture while preserving our roots. At a time when environmental conditions are changing rapidly, our goal is to find sustainable solutions through research and development that optimally combine tradition and modernity. Through our close cooperation with local institutions, research into new coffee varieties and dialogue with the older generation, we are helping to make agriculture in Ethiopia fit for the future. In doing so, we remain true to our responsibility towards nature and people.
Adapting to changing environmental conditions
Ethiopia is severely affected by the changing climate. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and new invasive pests require innovative approaches to maintain coffee production. On the one hand, the quality of our first-class coffee should not suffer and, on the other, our ecosystem should not be damaged.
Experimental fields for new coffee varieties
In close cooperation with local institutions, we are researching suitable coffee varieties that can withstand the new climatic conditions while maintaining the unique flavour profiles for which Ethiopian coffee is known and loved. At Desta's Coffee, we provide trial plots where different coffee varieties are grown on a trial basis to develop the best growing methods of the future. We strive for a balance between the use of modern and affordable cultivation technologies and respect for traditional cultivation methods. Our research aims to protect nature and at the same time increase the efficiency of farming operations.
Global perspectives and the latest developments
Research and development at Desta's Coffee does not end at national borders. We actively follow the latest developments and findings from the global world of knowledge and agriculture. This is the only way we can continuously develop our methods. This is the only way we can respond directly to current challenges and proactively help shape sustainable innovations.
The valuable knowledge of older people
An often underestimated treasure in the rural regions of Ethiopia is the knowledge of the elderly. This knowledge, which is often only passed on orally, is invaluable for sustainable agriculture. At Desta's Coffee, we are committed to preserving this knowledge and integrating it into our modern farming methods. We proactively seek dialogue with our elders to document their experiences. In this way, we are helping to preserve this valuable heritage for future generations.
Research and development at Desta's Coffee is more than just testing new technologies. It is a process that combines tradition, innovation and respect for nature. Through our close collaboration with local institutions, research into new varieties and dialogue with the older generation, we are helping to make agriculture in Ethiopia fit for the future. In doing so, we remain true to our responsibility towards nature and people in order to create a sustainable and fair future.