The recent downturn in coffee prices is now placing even more pressure on growers affected by the pest, which has significantly reduced kilograms of coffee for sale.
According to Kina, prices for coffee fell by 4.7 per cent during the month.
This means that not only will the CBB pest reduce the number of kilograms of coffee beans sold but at a much lower price.
Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) Grower and Research Services, General Manager, Dr. Mark Kenny, tells Loop PNG that growers are very worried and concerned but have been very receptive.
