Soil nutrition in coffee plantations increases productivity and profitability

Keeping an eye on the demand of coffee growers in Minas Gerais for solutions that promote increased profitability and better use of the soil, Mosaic Fertilizers expanded the K-Mag offer, a solution that has resulted in average increases of up to 3,3 bags per hectare in coffee plantations .

It is a fertilizer with an exclusive formulation that presents a notable increase in productivity and was developed by Mosaic Fertilizers with the needs of coffee plantations and coffee growers in mind. “In addition to increasing productivity, rural producers are also looking to increase the quality of the grains, since the excellence of the final drink has translated into attractive profitability”, comments Flávio Bonini, Technical Services manager at Mosaic Fertilizers.

As it contains three highly soluble nutrients – magnesium, sulfur and potassium – and low chlorine content, fertilization with K-Mag results in more homogeneous and healthier crops, with grain filling and healthier fruit development. “Taking good care of your soil health is one of the main ways to achieve levels of excellence in coffee quality. Balanced nutrition, combined with the best crop management practices, allows the plant to have important nutrients available for the production of compounds that give flavor and aroma to coffee, directly influencing the quality of the drink”, explains Bonini.

When in adequate concentrations, magnesium becomes essential for photosynthesis, phosphorus absorption and plant tolerance to stress. When the soil is magnesium deficient, crop development is compromised, with impacts on water and nutrient absorption, reducing crop productivity and the quality of coffee beans.

Another nutrient offered by the K-Mag fertilizer is sulfur, which increases the caffeine content in the grains, contributing to the quality of the drink. Potassium also contributes to the filling of the fruits and regulates the exchange of gases and the loss of water into the environment, ensuring that the plant is always hydrated to the correct extent.

“The nutrient demand of a crop must be fully met to achieve high productivity and greater resistance to climatic, water and disease stresses. One essential element cannot be replaced by another, and the deficiency or absence of any nutrient will certainly have a negative impact on the productivity of the coffee plantation”, says Bonini.