Coffee Production in India
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News: According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has emerged as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21. 

About Coffee production in India 

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  • The historical origin of India’s coffee production can be traced to 1600AD when Baba Budan, a holy saint, planted seven seeds of Mocha coffee in Baba Budan Giris in Karnataka. 
    • The commercial plantation of coffee started only in 18th century owing to the efforts of British entrepreneurs. 
  • India produces two major types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta.  
    • Arabica has a higher market value due to its mild aromatic flavour.  
    • Robusta is used in making various blends due to its strong flavour. 
  • Climate required for coffee production: 
    • It requires a temperature ranging between 15°C and 28 °C. 
    • Ideal annual rainfall between 150 to 250 cm. 
    • Coffee requires a warm and wet climate and well drained loamy soil. 
    • Hill slopes are more suitable for the growth of this crop. 
  • The leading producer of coffee in India is Karnataka followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 
About Coffee Board of India 

  • It is a statutory board established under the Coffee Act, 1942. 
  • Its aim is to promote sale and consumption of coffee in India and abroad. 
  • It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 
  • The board is headquartered in Bangalore. 

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