1350 meters and cool climate. For the past twenty years and continuing, the government of Laos has been working with coffee harvesters to plant more Arabica plants, since it yields a higher price, thus, increasing the income of farmers. There are 20,000 coffee growing communities in 250 villages in Laos and many of these families depend on coffee farming as a living. See also Agriculture in Laos References Economy of Laos Laos Agriculture in Laos Lao cuisine