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The harvest of coffee Arabica coffee production in the Cerrado Mineiro region reached 93% of the total projected by August 28th, while 77% of the beans have already been processed. According to data released by the Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative (Expocacer), the average yield is 490 liters per 60-kilogram bag of processed coffee, and the rains have made it particularly difficult to collect the coffee from the ground.
During the same period of the previous harvest, when production was lower, work was at 95%. According to data released by Expocacer, with the harvest entering its final phase, producers' attention is increasingly focused on completing field operations. The cooperative's technicians identified, during their work on the properties, that approximately 30% of this harvest's coffee fell to the ground due to rain. Of this total, approximately 54% has already been collected. "Therefore, harvesting from the ground is emerging as one of the main activities to be intensified at this time," Expocacer technicians point out.
According to data released by Expocacer, the previously observed dry weather has given way to rainfall in recent days, with significant volumes in different regions of the Cerrado Mineiro.
The increased humidity has interfered with the pace of operations, especially in the collection of coffee beans from the ground. Some mechanized activities need to be interrupted or postponed due to the conditions found in the field. In certain situations, the coffee beans, already piled up on the ground for harvesting, need to be spread out again for drying before collection.
The possibility of more rain in the coming days could further complicate this process. Therefore, Expocacer technicians consider it essential to take advantage of favorable weather windows to resume and intensify harvesting. This measure aims to prevent the fruit from remaining damp for extended periods and reduce the risk of quality loss.
The average percentage of sorted coffee beans received remains above 20%. According to data released by Expocacer, this behavior is mainly associated with the increased proportion of coffee beans originating from the ground. Following the rainfall, another point of attention is the flowering in some plantations. Technicians recommend that producers closely monitor the development of flower buds and any flowering that may occur during this period.
In irrigated areas, irrigation management must also be maintained, with necessary adjustments according to soil moisture, evapotranspiration, and the conditions of each area. According to data released by Expocacer, the goal is to maintain adequate water availability and reduce potential losses during flowering and fruit set.
The most recent period was marked by a change in the region's weather conditions. After a prolonged period of predominantly dry weather, more significant rainfall volumes were recorded. According to data released by Expocacer, the accumulated averages ranged from 5 to 29 millimeters, depending on the location.
The occurrence of rainfall represents an important change in the weather pattern observed in recent weeks and has temporarily increased water availability in the region after a period of low precipitation. For the coming days, experts recommend paying attention to the possibility of further rainfall, with a higher probability starting on September 2nd. Maximum temperatures should range between 29°C and 32°C, while minimum temperatures should fluctuate between 11°C and 17°C, maintaining the trend of milder nights and mornings.
Expocacer projects a production of 2.8 million bags.
With an estimated revenue of R$3 billion in 2025 and more than 800 associated producers, the Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative projects a production of 2.8 million bags of Arabica coffee in its area of operation in 2026.
According to data released by Expocacer, there are currently 19,400 hectares of certified regenerative coffee plantations and 29,000 hectares managed under regenerative practices.
The cooperative became the first in the world to achieve Regenagri® certification in Regenerative Agriculture, granted by Control Union after an independent audit. The organization also underwent recent audits and validated its cooperative processes and properties with the Rainforest Alliance. This progress includes compliance with the Sustainable Agriculture Standard (SAS) and the Regenerative Agriculture Standard (RAS).
Compliance with international standards enhances the alignment of Expocacer's production chain with the socio-environmental demands of the global market. The cooperative is also one of six that comprise the governance of the Cerrado Mineiro Region, the first Protected Designation of Origin for coffee in Brazil. The Geographical Indication covers 55 municipalities and involves the direct participation of more than 4,500 producers, distributed across 250,000 hectares of planted area. The territory is demarcated for the production of coffee with unique characteristics associated with its region of origin.
Currently, the priority on the farms is to complete the harvest and advance, mainly, in the collection of ground coffee whenever conditions allow. According to data released by Expocacer, monitoring weather forecasts should remain among the priorities, along with care for irrigation, flowering, and crop health.
