Tractors gain prominence in the mechanization process of orange orchards

Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of oranges in the world, responsible for about 70% of the juice exported globally. In the citrus belt of São Paulo and the Triângulo/Southwest of Minas Gerais, the main hub of the activity in the country, citrus farming occupies about 358 thousand hectares, bringing together nearly 7,500 producers, according to COGO Intelligence in Agribusiness. For the 2025/26 crop, the Citrus Defense Fund (Fundecitrus) estimates the harvest at 314.6 million boxes of 40.8 kg, an increase of 36% compared to the previous cycle. The growth is explained by factors such as more favorable weather, better orchard management, and the increasing adoption of mechanization, which has contributed to raising productivity and reducing losses. According to a study by Boschi Market Intelligence (BIM), Brazil already has 1.35 million tractors in operation. In citrus farming, they are used from soil preparation and spraying to the transportation of inputs and harvesting. ...