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the department of Huila, Colombia, produced 2,523,904 sacks of 60-kilogram coffee in 2025, representing 19.65% of the national harvest. To maintain its leading productive position and the associated socio-economic benefits for the region, the government is spearheading critically important initiatives and consolidating new projects aimed at increasing production and adding value.
boosting Coffee Productivity in Huila: A New Project
A collaborative project between the National Federation of Coffee Growers and the government of Huila, titled “Enhancement of Agronomic Conditions of soils to Increase Coffee Productivity in the Department of Huila,” has been structured to address soil acidity and implement optimized fertilization schemes. This initiative aims to improve the nutrition of coffee plants and increase yields per hectare.
Building on Previous Research
The project builds upon years of research conducted by Cenicafé (the National Coffee Research Center) in partnership with the Huila governorate and other stakeholders in the Huila coffee industry. This prior work involved a rigorous methodology for identifying and mapping the most acidic soils in the department, providing a foundation for targeted intervention.
Project Details and Funding
The new project is valued at $3,880,624,000 Colombian pesos (approximately $965,161 USD as of January 24, 2026 XE.com). It includes the provision of
