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Coffee harvest in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro reaches 81%: Expocacer
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Saturday, 16 August, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Brazil
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The coffee harvest in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro region is progressing well and in line with expectations, according to the Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative (Expocacer). As of early August, 81% of the co-op’s coffee-growing area has been harvested.
Expocacer oversees 84,900 hectares of cultivated land, with 71,400 hectares in active production. Farmers in the region continue to benefit from ideal natural conditions, such as a dry climate, flat terrain, and high levels of mechanisation. Nationally, Brazil has harvested 91% of its 2025/26 arabica coffee crop, according to the latest report from the consultancy company Safras & Mercado.
Simão Pedro de Lima, CEO of Expocacer, said, “The harvest is expected to continue through the end of August or early September, depending on weather conditions. So far, the weather has been favourable, with no frosts or off-season rains that could interfere with the final stages of harvesting.”
Innovation plays a crucial role in Expocacer’s coffee processing operations. The cooperative has invested heavily in its industrial complex, integrating robotics, AI-powered sensors, and machine-to-machine communication systems. Automated routes control the reprocessing of coffee beans, enabling precise monitoring of performance and maintenance metrics.
AI sensors track machine vibrations and temperatures in real time, helping prevent equipment failures and streamline predictive maintenance. This has already led to a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and a 10% increase in equipment availability.
Expocacer members are also embracing smart farming technologies in the field, including soil moisture sensors and weather stations that optimise irrigation and water use.
To ensure both high productivity and quality, the cooperative promotes sustainable agricultural practices, such as the use of bio-inputs, regenerative farming techniques, and expert consulting.
“Several regional factors contribute to the superior quality of our coffee. The dry weather during harvest allows for natural and uniform drying of the beans, reducing the risk of undesirable fermentation and speeding up post-harvest operations. Flat terrain also enables greater mechanisation, which lowers production costs, reduces losses, and improves operational efficiency,” said Lima.
Despite increased volatility on the New York Coffee Exchange, many producers are navigating the market strategically, selling portions of their crops to fulfil existing commitments, including forward contracts and barter deals.
Petrônio Primo, Expocacer’s business agent, said, “Even in this challenging environment, Expocacer continues to provide liquidity for its members. We remain active in the market every day, offering competitive prices and personalised service, with a secure and agile transaction support.”
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