Nyakizu Washing Station - Rwanda 2012 Verified listing

Nyakizu CWS is owned by a dynamic cooperative known as KABAKANYA which started in 2005 and it was initially composed with around 800 members with 21% of women. It is located in Nyagisozi Sector, Nyaruguru District, in Southern Province. The cooperative members themselves cover around 60 Ha of land where coffee is grown. In addition to that cherries can be collected from other farmers who are not necessary the cooperative members. In order to improve on the daily life some % of the generated income covers their health insurance and support in education for their children.
The Washing Station operates under the following climatic conditions:
Latitude: 457385 m
Longitude: 9697484 m
Altitude: 1819 m (From 1600 to 1900 meters)
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
Treatment capacity: 1000 tons
Processing System: Wet processing
Drying table: 32, full sun drying
Storage: One warehouse with natural ventilation system and pallets
Road accessibility: Good
Water source: Natural spring
Energy Source: Generator
Environmental protection measures: Natural seepage
Day Lot Date: 3/5/12