Mão de Obra e cafè
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Minas Gerais
OPERATING SINCE
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN 2025
AIM
Research and development project to identify the most suitable irrigation strategy in coffee plantations and measure water consumption per hectare compared to conventional irrigation practices
PARTNER
RESULTS OBTAINED
RESULTS OBTAINED
The project approach is based on two integrated and complementary pillars:
1.Structural pillar: redevelopment and improvement interventions for reception facilities
2.Educational pillar: training on good practices in recruitment and selection, along with awareness-raising on illegal practices
People trained in recruitment and selection and in issues related to preventing illegal practices
Accommodation facilities supported through the purchase of materials to upgrade schools, including personal lockers, a polyethylene water tank, and biodigesters
Two areas of intervention:
1.Training: producers are trained in the selection and recruitment of seasonal workers
2.Improvement of housing facilities: to provide greater comfort for workers and reduce labour shortages
Coffee hectares impacted
Producer cooperatives have implementation plans
Group of young people trained
Training workshops for 12 young people
