Antigua

Farming system

Mostly smallholders, some medium farms.

Volcanic soils, defined dry season → predictable harvest/drying window.

Processing reality

Washed dominates.

On-farm or nearby wet mills; patio + mechanical drying common.

Drying is comparatively easy here → high consistency.

Supply chain + power

Many producers sell parchment to exporters/mills with established reputations.

Exporters often provide pre-harvest finance and processing specs → tighter control, less spot-market chaos.