Windbreak Trees

GROWING IN SHELTER

2 min

Coffee plants are sensitive to various environmental elements – water, sun and wind all impact their overall health and wellbeing. Through the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices, we have been able to support coffee farms around the world, helping them adapt to the elements and safeguard their farms for future crops.

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The trouble with wind

On Brazilian farms, wind can cause numerous issues. Conilon crops – a type of coffee grown in Brazil – are sensitive. They don’t fare well in strong gales and can suffer damage. In the past windy conditions resulted in major losses for farmer Eduardo Bortolini, compromising his output. “Strong south winds during flowering can cause a significant drop in flowers,” he says. This leads to less coffee cherries and a smaller yield. In short: not an ideal start to the coffee production process.

Windbreak trees barrier

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The right trees

Eduardo made various attempts to address this issue. “We used wind-breaking techniques that didn’t suit my farm,” he says. “Then we started working with Liliane Céo who introduced us to other solutions.” Liliane, a NESCAFÉ^® Plan agronomist, suggested trees that are good wind breakers, serve as hedges or protect water bodies without damaging coffee crops. This initiative is an example of how we’re introducing regenerative agriculture practices to help create healthier ecosystems on coffee farms.

Liliane, Agronomist

A shared commitment

“The benefits are already visible here,” says Eduardo, referring to the noticeable improvements in his farm’s output. “NESCAFÉ^® provided me with the right solutions,” he says. By introducing specific techniques to address localised problems, we are delivering on our commitment to farmers like Eduardo. “This regenerative agriculture approach is giving us the right kind of balance,” he says. “And I’ll continue to focus on that, together with NESCAFÉ^®.”