Dương Thanh Sâm advocates for regenerative agriculture
Learning about growth
Farmer Dương Thanh Sâm has been attending the training sessions that we organise. After learning about regenerative agriculture practices, he implemented this knowledge on his farm, to support his coffee trees growing stronger and robustly. “Regenerative agriculture is an interconnected chain,” he states. “It promotes healthier soil and helps coffee plants develop more.” Find out more about our Regenerative Agriculture program here.
Steps to improve
“I previously had no knowledge of regenerative agriculture,” says Sâm. Now he takes steps to enhance his soil health to improve his coffee yield. He uses intercropping and shade trees, as well as a combination of fertilisers, including an organic one that he makes himself. “After participating in the NESCAFE® training sessions, I learned how to combine coffee skins with manure to create microbial fertiliser,” he explains. “This fertilises the soil more effectively.”
Of the earth
Sâm has an eye on tomorrow. He believes these practices create long-term benefits for his farm, have higher economic efficiencies and create impact beyond his farm’s borders. “Others who practice regenerative agriculture understands that,” he says. “It is the most suitable method to use in the future.” Find more information on our 2030 plan, here.
