In Uganda, we source specialty Arabica grown in climate-resilient farming systems in the West Nile Region.

This area is one of the least invested regions of the country, and its coffee-growing communities are expected to be among those most strongly affected by climate change.

These challenges put farmers' livelihoods under serious pressure and show how urgently investment in climate adaptation is needed.

That is why HyCoffee works with partners including Zombo Coffee Partners, who collaborate closely with producer communities in the region. Together, we support producers in the transition to regenerative farming systems.

The producers grow their coffee in regenerative systems that improve soil health, increase water retention and create shade for the plants.

In one of Uganda's most climate-exposed regions, regenerative agriculture is not optional. It is necessary.

The coffee species Excelsa (Coffea dewevrei) is native to Uganda. Thanks to its high productivity and resilience to drought, pests and disease, Excelsa is already grown by many coffee farmers across the country.

However, harvested cherries are often sold at low prices and blended with lower-quality Robusta coffee. This leaves huge potential untapped: when harvested and processed properly, Excelsa has an impressive cupping profile.

Through existing cooperative structures, HyCoffee works with Excelsa farmers to improve cultivation, harvesting, processing, storage and marketing. The goal is to produce high-quality coffee beans for export.

To make sure the farmers' additional efforts pay off, HyCoffee has committed to importing the coffee and opening market access in the European Union.