Black bean producers blend technology with ancient techniques – Globo.com

The Prudentópolis region is the largest producer of black beans in Brazil – approximately 12% of Brazilian production comes from Paraná. To achieve this rate, bean producers combine the use of technology with the tradition of ancient techniques, increasing productivity.

The old rattles allow the grain cultivation on steep terrain and full of stones . A manual service that, these days, lets make all productive land. “If I botasse a machine, a tractor in the middle of the stones, would not give to work,” explains producer José Lessi.

You Alisson Junior Fabri plant 120 hectares with the help of modern agricultural machinery. This year its production area grew. “The climate favors the soil help. We expect a yield of around 50 bags per hectare,” he says.

The estimated Deral – Department of Rural Economy is spoon in Prudentópolis region this season, 19 000 tons. And 85% of production is black beans.