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Coffee: rain favors Arabica and Robusta crops

Roasted Coffee Beans
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
Market & Price Trends
Published Mar 28, 2024

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Recent rainfall in Brazil's coffee-producing regions has had a positive impact on both Arabica and Robusta coffee crops, aiding in their development by improving soil moisture which is crucial for grain filling and final fertilization. Although the national spot market for coffee is currently experiencing a slow pace, it is anticipated to become more active as the harvest approaches and producers gear up to finance their fieldwork. Notably, the price gap between Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties has significantly narrowed, currently standing at R$127.33 per bag, a stark contrast to the nearly R$460 per bag difference seen last March.
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The rains recorded in Brazilian coffee producing regions have been positive for both Arabica and Robusta crops. According to researchers from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), rainfall should help fill grains from later coffee plantations and contribute to the final fertilization of the harvest – soil moisture favors the absorption of nutrients. The pace of business remains slow in the national spot, but this scenario could change in the coming weeks. As the harvest approaches, more lots must be disposed of, as producers need to save money to pay for work in the field, says Cepea. For now, the difference between the prices of the varieties remains narrow. In this ...
Source: CanalRural
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