ETHIOPIA NIGUSSE NARE G1 MURANGO URAGA ANR

Located in the misty highlands of Uraga in Ethiopia’s Guji Zone, Nigusse Nare tends six hectares of coffee with care shaped by generations. His farm sits at around 2,100 meters, where native trees provide gentle shade over the plants, nurturing both soil and crop. Using traditional organic methods, Nigusse cultivates local heirloom varieties, blending heritage with a deep understanding of the land. Each day is guided by patience and rhythm, with compost, mulch, and meticulous care shaping every cherry he harvests.

Coffee is more than a crop it is a family legacy. Nigusse’s ancestors have farmed in the Guji highlands for decades, relying on the land for both sustenance and income. Today, he continues this tradition alongside his wife and children, weaving labor, heritage, and care into each stage of cultivation. The farm thrives through careful pruning, composting, and selective harvesting, while local agronomists and exporter partners guide him in separating small lots to improve quality and traceability, elevating the coffee’s expression

Life as a smallholder in Guji is never simple. Unpredictable weather, limited infrastructure and rising costs test resilience, yet Nigusse remains committed to refining his farm and his coffee. His journey embodies the quiet strength of Ethiopia’s smallholder producers, families living in remote high-altitude regions, forming the backbone of the country’s coffee industry, and proving that dedication, patience and love for the land can transform each cherry into a story in the cup