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Kenyan Coffee Farmers Struggle with Low Wages and Climate Challenges

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Kenyan Coffee Farmers Struggle with Low Wages and Climate Challenges

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  • In Kenya's Rift Valley, coffee farmers like Simon Macharia produce high-quality beans but face economic struggles due to low wages and climate change.
  • Despite coffee being termed "black gold," many laborers earn less than $2.30 a day, highlighting stark wage disparities.
  • Climate change poses a growing threat to coffee production, with erratic rainfall and temperature changes impacting crop yields.
  • Farmers resort to harmful chemicals to combat rising plant diseases, raising concerns about environmental impacts and health risks.
  • Many farmers are adopting climate adaptation strategies, but uncertainty about the future of coffee growing remains prevalent.

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