With bees in coffee, Arabica revenue could grow by R$22 billion per year in Brazil

Published Oct 30, 2024

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A study conducted in Brazil found that introducing managed bee colonies into conventional coffee farms can significantly increase yield and quality of Arabica coffee, leading to a potential increase in annual revenue by up to R$22 billion. The presence of bees increased productivity by 16.5% and improved coffee quality, leading to a higher market value per bag. The research also monitored the health of native stingless bees exposed to a common insecticide and found that the use of managed bees in coffee farming provides an opportunity for economic gain and contributes to more sustainable and efficient agriculture. If all Brazilian coffee farmers adopted assisted pollination, it could result in a 16.5% increase in productivity and a significant impact on the Brazilian coffee market, with potential opportunities for the beekeeping sector.

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A study conducted by scientists from Embrapa Meio Ambiente (SP) and Syngenta Proteção de Croptivos in Brazil investigated the effect of introducing managed bee colonies into conventional coffee farms. The focus was on the yield, quality and market value of Arabica coffee. The results indicated that assisted pollination increases coffee productivity and quality, which could consequently increase annual Arabica revenue by up to R$22 billion. The data showed that the presence of the introduced bees increased productivity by 16.5%, rising from 32.5 to 37.9 bags per hectare. The quality of the coffee, assessed by the sensory score of the beverage, increased by 2.4 points, leading to the classification of beans from regular to special on some farms. This leap in quality increased the value of the bag by 13.15%, representing a gain of US$25.40 per bag (see details below). The research therefore pointed to the fact that assisted pollination can generate significant economic impacts on ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas