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How Vietnam's Coffee Sector Tripled Output Without Cheap Labor
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Vietnam transformed from a minor coffee producer into the world's second-largest exporter, tripling output in two decades without relying on cheap labor. They focus on the specific case of the Central Highlands region, where smallholder farmers adopted a government-backed irrigation and fertilizer program that boosted yields from 1.5 to 4.5 tons per hectare. The hosts discuss the role of the robusta bean, which thrives in Vietnam's climate, and how the country's productivity gains challenged the global coffee market. They also examine…
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