RWACOF (Sucafina in Rwanda) began operating Kibirizi washing station in 2021. About 1,130 farmers deliver cherry to Kibirizi from surrounding farms in Nyamagabe in Rwanda’s Southern Province. RWACOF provides training in Good Agricultural Practices and sustainable agriculture land management. They also help farmers gain RFA/UTZ and 4C certifications.
In addition to being an excellent specialty coffee selection, all purchases of this lot contribute towards our Beyond Flagship project in Rwanda: Coffee Productivity & Income Diversification. The initiative supports coffee farming families in Rwanda by investing in regenerative agriculture and livelihood diversification – key strategies that can contribute to closing the living income gap, one of our IMPACT goal areas.
Harvest and Post-Harvest
Farmers selectively handpick and deliver ripe, red cherry to Kibirizi washing station. At intake, cherry is floated to remove any under- or over-ripes and then pulped in the station’s drum pulper. Coffee is wet fermented and then washed in clean water. Parchment is laid on raised beds to dry. Workers rake parchment frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 1 to 2 months days for parchment to dry.
