Matagalpa

Farming system

Mix of smallholders and estates.

Good altitude exists, but it’s uneven.

Processing reality

Washed; drying generally manageable.

Quality ceiling is high where farms invest, average elsewhere.

Supply chain + power

Exporter programs dominate specialty.

Spot parchment selling erodes traceability quickly.

Buyer truth

Treat Matagalpa as farm-specific, not region-reliable.