Crop Report | June 2025

Climate to Define Harvest Pace; Impact Varies Across Regions

After a rainy start to the year and a drought with high temperatures in February, weather conditions have begun to stabilize in some producing regions. These factors led to an earlier start of the harvest in certain areas.

Production Exceeding Expectations

Due to the low flowering set that occurred in October 2024, the initial expectation for the harvest was considered low, with projections indicating a smaller volume. However, with the beginning of the harvest, a more positive scenario has been observed. Production, although still lower than that recorded in 2024, is proving to be more significant than initial forecasts, bringing optimism to producers.

Technology and Regenerative Practices Gaining Ground

Regenerative agricultural practices are growing in various producing regions, focusing on soil health and reducing the use of chemical inputs. Strategies include organomineral fertilization, the introduction of cover crops between crop rows, among others.

These actions, which are already showing positive results, aim to improve water retention in the soil and better nutrient uptake by plants.

Check below the key indicators to closely monitor the progress of the 2025 harvest.

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A pioneer in the specialty coffee market for over two decades, Bourbon Specialty Coffee is a Brazilian exporter of green coffee beans, headquartered in Poços de Caldas, in southern Minas Gerais.

Crop Report | June 2025

Vale da Grama & South of Minas

Climatic impacts were distinct between the two regions. In Vale da Grama, the crops show good development, with expectations for a high-quality harvest. In South of Minas, the harvest is slightly delayed, and production is lower than the previous cycle.

The climate has favored early maturation, and the harvest has already begun on some properties. The main concern remains the lack of labor, which can affect the final quality and increase production costs.

Crop Report | June 2025

Mogiana

The region was heavily impacted by the lack of rain and high temperatures, leading producers to invest in cultural practices such as pruning. Even so, maturation has progressed well and uniformly. There are no major concerns, despite the larger pruned area.

The harvest is starting in the region, with expectations for a smaller crop than the previous one but good grain quality.

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Cerrado Mineiro

The region faced hot weather between January and February. Additionally, delays in fertilization due to lack of rain became a point of attention in the crops.

Despite productivity losses, grain growth is uniform, and coffee quality should not be compromised. The expectation for the 2025 harvest is a smaller crop but with larger screen sizes and a renewed focus on efficiency and post-harvest care to ensure an excellent final product.

The lack of labor continues to be the main challenge faced by producers. At the same time, investments in renewal with more modern varieties such as Catucaí 2SL, Paraíso MG2, and Arara are increasing.

Crop Report | June 2025

Espírito Santo Mountains

Between February and the end of March, the region experienced a dry period with high temperatures, which accelerated the ripening of the coffee cherries and the start of the harvest. Producers adopted good management practices to preserve soil moisture and protect the land from excessive heat.

The outlook among producers is optimistic, driven by rising prices. This has encouraged new plantings and the renewal of coffee fields, often with modern, more resilient varieties.

Although the harvest is just beginning and the rains have only recently returned, everything remains within normal conditions for now. Producers’ expectations remain positive, both for the current performance and for the medium-term prospects of coffee growing in the region.

Crop Report | June 2025

Matas de Minas

(Araponga & Caparaó)

The region has faced significant climate instability, with excessive heat during February and irregular rainfall in March. In April and mid-May, the rains caused a considerable delay in the start of harvest activities.

Due to its mountainous terrain, the need for manual harvesting is much greater than in other regions, and the labor shortage is a point of concern here.

There has been a significant increase in the planted area in the region, which brings optimism for the potential of upcoming harvests.

Crop Report | June 2025

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