Kormut Farmers Co-operative Society
This co-operative is also part of the unique Rift valley co-operatives where wet-processing is done at farm level. Usually 3-5 farmers within the same area/village utilize on hand pulper.
After wet-processing, the dried parchment is delivered to the factories where it is then delivered to mills for dry milling.
Parameter | Details |
Location: County | Keiyo/Elgeyo Marakwet County |
Name of factory | Kormut |
No of registered members( men and women) per wet mill | Kilingot: Men-70, Women-120 |
Average Cherry Production | 133,000 KGs per year |
Harvesting Season | December- February |
Average Annual Rainfall | 1200-1800 mm |
AverageTemperature | 18-30°C |
Soil Types | Loam alluvial soils |
Varieties | Arabica: SL 11, Ruiru 11 |
Altitude | 1500-1800 meters above sea level. |
Cup profiles | The Kormut cup has medium acidity with a good well- rounded body and slight chocolate flavors. |