Coffee farming and agricultural technology in Brazil

In Brazil, local governments and academic researchers are examining the development of coffee farming, particularly within the context of family agriculture. Municipal officials in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso have held conferences to promote diversified coffee production chains and food security.

While some regions focus on expanding production, activists from Via Campesina have raised concerns regarding the use of drones for aerial pesticide application, noting potential risks to organic farms and agrarian reform families. Complementing these developments, academic studies in Minas Gerais are analyzing organic management practices, such as composting and biological pest control, to evaluate the environmental and economic viability of organic coffee certification.

Recent academic research in Brazil has expanded to include broader agricultural management and educational technologies. In the agribusiness sector, new developments include the creation of SafraPlus, a digital platform intended to help rural producers manage finances, crops, inputs, and machinery. Additionally, researchers are exploring the tourism potential in Jales, SP, and investigating how technology can serve as a tool for human resources management to enhance organizational efficiency and employee motivation.