Will Coffee Production in Vietnam be Roasted by Climate Change?
Vietnam is the world’s second largest coffee producing country after Brazil. Adverse weather conditions cause crop stress, with droughts in 2016 resulting in a particularly bad year for coffee production. It is estimated that these events will become more extreme and unpredictable; forcing smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change. Therefore, the importance of efficient water management is critical to help improve coffee yields and ensure sustainable production.