Manafwa Valley Washed
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Butta Farmers’ Cooperative Society is a cooperative in Manafwa, Eastern Uganda. Founded in 2020, it has 1,012 registered members. Coffee types: Arabica. Process: Washed and Naturals. Certified Fairtrade
Coffee Description
Manafwa Valley, fully washed—dark chocolate and sweet caramel with a balanced body and clean acidity
General Information
Cooperative
Butta Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Country
Uganda
Location
Manafwa, Eastern Uganda
Varietal
Arabica, SL14, SL 28 and Nyasaland
Process
Washed
Altitude
1300-1800 MASL
Harvest Date
September-November 2026
Screen Size
15+
About the Cooperative
Butta Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd is a legally registered cooperative with over 500 coffee farmers located on the slopes of Mount Elgon in Manafwa District, Eastern Uganda. The society mobilises members to reduce risk along the coffee value chain and is a certified producer and exporter of specialty organic Bugisu Arabica. Services include farmer training, credit and savings, farm supply and extension services.
Cooperative Information
Cooperative Name
Butta Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Founding Year
2020
Farm Cooperative
Butta Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Farm Production
500+ coffee farmers
Soil PH Mean
Volcanic (slopes of Mount Elgon)
Altitude Range
1,300-1,800 m
Varieties Grown
Arabica
Certifications
[Certified Fairtrade]
Environmental Protection Measures
Regenerative farming: planting shade trees for coffee, water management and biodiversity; mulching, compost and cattle manure for soil reconditioning; improved crop management.
