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Brazil's Coffee Crisis: Deforestation, Drought, and Rising Prices

10/28/2025

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The Brazilian coffee industry faces deforestation scrutiny ahead of the United Nations climate conference, with more than 11 million hectares lost since 2001, including Atlantic Forest.
Severe droughts have reduced yields and raised coffee prices by more than 40% from 2023 to 2024.
The European Union (EU) plans to ban deforestation-linked products, including coffee, but enforcement has been delayed.
Agroforestry methods show promise but remain underutilized in key coffee regions.

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The Brazilian coffee industry faces deforestation scrutiny ahead of the United Nations climate conference, with more than 11 million hectares lost since 2001, including Atlantic Forest.
Severe droughts have reduced yields and raised coffee prices by more than 40% from 2023 to 2024.
The European Union (EU) plans to ban deforestation-linked products, including coffee, but enforcement has been delayed.
Agroforestry methods show promise but remain underutilized in key coffee regions.