KILIMANJARO, May 26 -- THE Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (KNCU 1984) is targeting a threefold rise in coffee collection during the 2025/26 season.

The union aims to collect 150,000 kilogrammes, up sharply from the 36,305 kilos gathered during the 2024/25 crop season.

KNCU Chairman Mr Julius Mollel said during the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Moshi over the weekend that the ambitious projection depends on favourable weather patterns.

“The aim is not only to scale up output but also to support farmers in replacing old, unproductive coffee trees,” Mr Mollel said.

The ongoing strategies include interventions aimed at revitalising coffee production through its 14-member Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Soc...