Description
Among the archipelago nation of Indonesia lies its hidden jewel,
the island of Bali. In the 1970's amd 1980's the government enacted
programs to help rejuvenate coffee production. With the distribution
of coffee seedlings to local farmers, an island wide coffee growing
campaign began. Coffee tree varieties include a high percentage of
Bourbon and Typica, along with shade trees such as Erythrina, Albizia,
tangerine and orange. The Subak Abian is a traditional farming structure
organization currently growing and processing coffee. The “SA” oversee
both agricultural technology and religious activities. The promotion of
improved coffee growing practices is expected to enhance not only
agricultural technology but social and economic standing in Bali as well.