The text discusses the issue of falling consumption due to low production and rising prices of Carioca beans. The author disagrees with the solution of producing more Pinto Beans as it would lead to cheap prices at the expense of the producers. Instead, they argue for planting beans with a market not only in Brazil but also globally, in order to have the option to export surpluses. The text also mentions the impact of weather and international trade dynamics on the bean market, highlighting the increase in imports by Mexico and the shift of China from exporter to importer.