New EU rule may stir up trouble for Araku coffee exports

Araku coffee growers in Andhra Pradesh face potential export disruptions to Europe due to the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), mandating traceability. Many small farmers lack the resources for geomapping, and awareness of the regulation is low. While the Coffee Board initiates geotagging, concerns arise about staff shortages and meeting the deadline, threatening access to a key market.