Kurget Farmers Co-operative society
This co-operative is also one 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 and District | Baringo County. |
Name of factory | Kurget |
No of registered members( men and women) per wet mill | Kurget: Men-120, Women-103 |
Average Cherry Production | 160,000 KGs per year |
Harvesting Season | December- February |
Average Annual Rainfall | 1600-1800 mm |
Average Temperature | 18-28°C |
Soil Types | Deep red clay soils with a mix of loam and sand |
Varieties | Arabica: SL 11, Ruiru 11 |
Altitude | 1500-1800 meters above sea level. |
Cup profiles | The Kurget cup has medium acidity with a well- rounded body and slight chocolate and vanilla notes |