Other Plant Disease — Worldwide/Unknown
In 2013, coffee producers in Chiapas faced the worst coffee rust outbreak in history. Total crop losses are still unknown.
The Mexican Coffee Growers Association (AMECAFE) states that about 25 000 hectares [about 61 800 acres] have been affected in the Soconusco region, and producers in Yajalon, and the Altos and Sierra areas report over 100 000 hectares [about 247 acres] of affected coffee plantations there. Until now, coffee rust was unknown in the higher altitude areas of
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