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Karnataka coffee farms see no growth in cultivated area, says KPA chief
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Karnataka Coffee Producers Association chairman reported that the state's coffee cultivation area has remained unchanged, indicating stagnation in expansion.
The chairman of the Karnataka Coffee Producers Association (KPA) told The Hindu that the total area under coffee cultivation in the state has not increased in recent years, signalling a plateau in expansion. He highlighted that despite favourable climatic conditions, the acreage has remained static, reflecting limited entry of new growers and constraints on acquiring additional land for coffee.
Karnataka, which accounts for the majority of India's coffee output, relies heavily on the crop for rural livelihoods and export earnings. The stagnation in cultivated area could affect future production volumes unless measures are taken to encourage younger farmers and promote sustainable land use.
The KPA official urged the state government and industry stakeholders to address challenges such as high input costs, water scarcity and market volatility, which deter expansion. He also called for enhanced extension services and credit facilities to revive growth in the sector.
If the current trend continues, the state's coffee output may plateau, potentially impacting both domestic supply chains and international trade positions for Indian coffee.
Karnataka, which accounts for the majority of India's coffee output, relies heavily on the crop for rural livelihoods and export earnings. The stagnation in cultivated area could affect future production volumes unless measures are taken to encourage younger farmers and promote sustainable land use.
The KPA official urged the state government and industry stakeholders to address challenges such as high input costs, water scarcity and market volatility, which deter expansion. He also called for enhanced extension services and credit facilities to revive growth in the sector.
If the current trend continues, the state's coffee output may plateau, potentially impacting both domestic supply chains and international trade positions for Indian coffee.