Ugandan coffee farmers are facing unprecedented levels of theft as the price of robusta coffee soars globally. With prices for the crop reaching record highs not seen since the 1970s, farmers have become prime targets for thieves. Farming associations report a sharp rise in coffee theft this year, and while government data on the issue remains limited, the trend is clear. Farmers are adopting creative methods, including the use of beehives, to protect their valuable beans. The increase in theft is raising concerns about the long-term impact on Uganda’s coffee production, which the government aims to expand significantly by 2030.