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According to the central government data India’s coffee exports have jumped about 125 per cent to USD 1.8 billion in the last 11 years on account of a series of measures taken by the Coffee Board of India.     

About Coffee

• It is a tropical plant generally grown under shady trees.
• It is grown on hill slopes at elevations from 600 to 1,600 metres above sea level.
• The vast majority of the world’s coffee comprises two species — Coffea Arabica (Arabica) and Coffea Canephora (Robusta).
• Coffee, especially Arabica, is considered a sensitive crop, vulnerable to climate variability and change.
• Distribution: In India coffee is largely cultivated in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, among which, Karnataka produces the most with over 70% of the total output.
• Europe remains the top destination for the country’s coffee exports. The major countries which import the commodity from India include Italy, Germany, Belgium, Middle East nations, Korea, and Japan.

Climatic Conditions Required for Coffee Production

• It requires a hot and humid climate for its growth.
• Temperatures ranging between 15°C and 28 °C
• Rainfall: 150 to 250 cm.
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil containing a good deal of humus and minerals like iron and calcium are ideal for coffee cultivation.
• Dry weather is necessary at the time of ripening of the berries.

Source: ET