Sicredi das Culturas RS/MG recently awarded Rodrigo and Marcelo Safatle, who achieved second place in the 2nd Edition of the Municipal Quality Coffee Contest – The Paradise of Fine Coffees. The contest was organized by the municipality through the Department of Agricultural Development (Sedeagro). As part of the prize, the winners received a backpack sprayer for use in their coffee plantations and a gift voucher worth BRL 1,200.00 to invest in value addition to their production through local cooperation with the partner cooperative, Cooperlam. The award ceremony took place at the Sicredi agency, with the presence of the staff, branch coordinator, the winners, and representatives from the municipality and Cooperlam.
Foundation: 1990
Region: Southern Minas Gerais
Varieties: Catucaí 24-137, Catuaí Amarelo 62, Catuaí Vermelho 99
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Harvest: Manual and mechanized
Processing: Natural, Pulped Natural, and Fermentation
Drying: Patio and Mechanical Dryer
Altitude: 920/960m
Certifications: 4C
Energy: Photovoltaic Energy Production
Foundation: 1990
Region: Southern Minas Gerais
Altitude: 950/1,000m
Varieties: Catuaí Vermelho, Catucaí 2SL, Catuaí Amarelo, Mundo Novo, and Obatã
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Harvest: Manual and mechanized
Processing: Natural, Pulped Natural, and Fermentation
Drying: Patio/Mechanical Dryer
Certifications: 4C
Energy: Photovoltaic Energy Production