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Daninhas

Weed management in coffee

Control, although necessary, requires a lot of discretion to preserve profitability in a sustainable way

07.10.2022 | 16:27 (UTC -3)

Fertilizing

Nutritional demand in coffee

From the knowledge of the accumulation rates of nutrients, such as Nitrogen, it is possible to identify the nutritional requirement in each period, which can practically assist in the fertilization program of coffee crops.

05.08.2022 | 14:15 (UTC -3)

Driving

Weed management in coffee

When managing weeds in coffee, it is recommended to integrate manual, mechanical, chemical and biological control methods, correctly and at the appropriate time.

25.07.2022 | 15:01 (UTC -3)

vegetative growth

Seasonality of coffee vegetative growth

Understanding the seasonal characteristics of coffee vegetative growth helps in optimizing crop management, as well as planning the crop’s fertilization program.

30.06.2022 | 15:07 (UTC -3)

Aspire

Why does nutrition increase your cafe's profitability?

Factors such as altitude, climate, soil type, cultivars, pests, diseases and agronomic practices can have a significant impact on coffee quality

01.06.2022 | 11:12 (UTC -3)

Café

Ecological management of the leafminer in coffee

The use of natural predators and the adoption of windbreaks, such as those made up of Leucena and Tree Guandu, have great potential to prevent infestations and help control them.

12.04.2022 | 16:05 (UTC -3)

Café

Methods for controlling leaf miner in coffee

The most important pest of coffee plants, the leaf miner is favored by dry periods, with greater sunshine and low air humidity; Responsible for intense defoliation, these insects require chemical control to maintain productivity, especially in regions with hot climates.

22.03.2022 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

Smart

When to install an irrigation project on a coffee farm?

Planning in areas where planting will be carried out without irrigation must be much greater, as seedling growth is absolutely dependent on rainfall.

09.03.2022 | 09:55 (UTC -3)

Climate

Lower temperatures and moist soils may favor the quality of the next coffee harvest

By Williams Ferreira and Marcelo Ribeiro, researcher at Embrapa Café/EPAMIG Sudeste in the area of ​​Agrometeorology and Climatology

18.02.2022 | 14:21 (UTC -3)

Smart

Irrigation and Fertigation Management: tools that have helped in the production of specialty coffee

Fertigation is a technique that consists of applying a nutrient solution via an irrigation system

19.01.2022 | 08:16 (UTC -3)

Nematodes

Biological management against nematodes in coffee plantations

Estimates indicate that up to 20% loss of productivity may occur if there is no control against these parasites

21.12.2021 | 13:18 (UTC -3)

Climate

La Niña returns and leaves the next coffee harvest uncertain

By Williams Ferreira, researcher at Embrapa Café/EPAMIG, and Marcelo Ribeiro, researcher at EPAMIG in the area of ​​Phytotechnics

18.11.2021 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Smart

Coffee producers protect crops and overcome climate instability with drip irrigation

By Gabriela Terra, Netafim Agronomic Specialist

28.10.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Smart

Appropriate irrigation systems guarantee nurseries efficiency in the production of coffee seedlings

The right amount of water, with high uniformity and in an appropriate way, generates better results for rural producers

30.09.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Smart

Irrigation and nutrition management in pre-flowering coffee plants increases profitability and reduces operational costs

By Gabriela Terra, Netafim Agronomic Specialist

24.08.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cana

Drip Protection technology helps with phytosanitary control of crops and generates savings for rural producers

By João Silva, Netafim Agronomic Specialist

03.08.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Smart

Espírito Santo stands out as the state with the largest irrigated coffee area in Brazil

By Igor Lapa, Agronomic specialist at Netafim Brasil

16.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

French Fries

Use of Magnesium to complement fertilization

​How to adjust management to increase use efficiency and its result on crop productivity and quality

02.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Ihara

Weed management in coffee

Pre-emergent herbicide performs well in managing resistant or difficult-to-control weeds in coffee crops

12.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Yara

Importance of quality for economically profitable coffee farming

By Kaio Dias, coffee specialist at Yara Brasil

10.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Challenges in mechanized coffee harvesting

Mechanized harvesting of first-crop coffee is a challenge, as the plant still has a reduced structure and the machines have greater difficulties

29.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Coffee harvesting costs

Mechanized coffee harvesting makes the operation cheaper and guarantees better quality of the harvested product

22.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Café

The risks of selling coffee

By Robinson Cannaval, director and founding partner of Innovatech Consultoria

22.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Application of phosphite in the management of cercosporiosis in coffee

Application of phosphite formulations, in a preventive manner and associated with other control measures, can help in managing the disease

09.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)