Tuesday, 21 October 2025

REPORT ON THE PROGRESS AT THE UCASDR COFFEE, COCOA AND VANILLA DEMONSTRATION FARM

 

The first batch of coffee tree that were planted a year or so ago are ready for bending. They are few in number because most of the seedlings in this batch were affected by the harsh dry weather. However we are gradually replacing the affected coffee and cocoa plants.

The main challenge on this farm is lack of constant water that can help irrigate the plants during the dry spell. I am therefore kindly requesting the friends of UCASDR and all well-wishers to help support us in any form. We have the space where we can dig a shallow well but we are lacking funds to dig and construct the well plus costs of the pump and the on ground reservoir to store the water.

If we introduce irrigation, it will be a great opportunity for the farm. If we are supported to have constant water, it will also help the community to get fresh water to use in their households.