Deficit Rain, Borer Threaten India’s Arabica Crop Despite Higher Output Forecast
India’s arabica coffee crop is likely to come under pressure this year as deficit rainfall and borer infestation weigh on yields, even as the Coffee Board has projected a higher overall national output for 2026-27. The Board’s initial estimate pegs total coffee production at 4.04 lakh tonnes, up from 3.73 lakh tonnes in the previous year, but the crop mix and weather risks suggest uneven performance across varieties and growing regions.
