Vietnam, a leading coffee producer known for its robusta coffee, is currently experiencing a significant crisis in its coffee production due to extreme weather conditions. The country, which typically produces 31 million bags annually, saw a reduction to 26 million bags last cycle because of adverse weather impacts. The main coffee-growing regions, including areas in Gia Lai province, are suffering from severe drought and high temperatures, damaging the coffee plantations extensively. Efforts by farmers to mitigate the situation, such as drilling wells for irrigation, are being challenged by the El Niño phenomenon, which is causing even harsher conditions. With forecasts predicting continued low rainfall and high temperatures, the outlook for Vietnam's coffee production remains bleak.