[RESTED] - Ethiopia - Shantawene Natural

Shantawene village is nestled between the villages ofBombe and the majestic Bombe mountain. As is commonin much of Ethiopia, the local growers in this area areprimarily smallholders, known as "garden farmers." Thisterm reflects their practice of cultivating coffee in thegarden areas surrounding their homes. Additionally,many of these producers harvest coffee cherries fromtrees that naturally grow on their land. This naturaloccurrence of coffee trees in Ethiopia, highlights theregion's rich coffee heritage. The annual rainfall inShantawene village typically ranges from 1195 to1980mm, contributing significantly to the lushvegetation and fertile soil that are conducive to coffeecultivation. Additionally, the alternating rainy seasonsplay a crucial role in providing the necessary moisturefor coffee plants to thrive and produce high-qualitycherries.