Yields are generally higher than in the previous two farm categories, plus the added value of other crops. These farms often require some agrochemicals, as the decrease in tree diversity limits the diversity of wildlife and natural pest predators. Shade trees are severely pruned to dry the soil and lessen the impact of fungi. Coffee trees are more densely planted. These farms have almost no value for wildlife and birds.
Commercial farms appear very manicured, and are chemical and labor intensive.
Annual yields are much higher than those of Rustic and Polyculture farms. No shade trees are present. Density of coffee trees is high, providing a high annual coffee yield. Agrochemical inputs are very high, and management techniques are very intensive. These farms are becoming more popular in Central and South America, since their yields are higher.