RWASHOSCO/BUFF COFFEE REMERA Washing Station - Rwanda 2012 Verified listing

Buf Coffee washing stations are run by Epiphanie MUKASHYAKA (in the above photo) a dynamic woman and a source of inspiration for many other women investors in Rwandan coffee sector with 2 CWS both located in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province. BUF REMERA is located in Remera Sector, and has started in 2003. It has been working with farmers living in Remera and Kibirizi sector where most of the supplied cherries come from, they are mainly grouped into KOTEKANYA, IBEKAKIMU, IMBATURABUKUNGU and REGIO MARIA cooperatives that account for around 4,000 farmers with small lands.
The Coffee Washing Station coordinates and climatic conditions:
Latitude: 452703 m
Longitude: 9720548 m
Altitude: 1785m (from 1600 to 1900m)
Coffee variety: Arabica Bourbón
Soil type: Clay, clay - sandy
Soil pH mean: 5.3
Precipitation range: 1300 to 1400 mm
Temperature range: 17 -18 degrees Celsius
Status: Private
Treatment capacity: 891 tons
Fermentation method: Dry processing
Drying table: 78, full sun drying
Storage: One warehouse with natural ventilation system and pallets
Road accessibility: Good
Water source: mountain natural spring + Water pump
Energy Source: Generator
Environmental protection measures: Natural seepage
Day Lot Date: 10/5/12