GROWING WITH PASSION
PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE
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NESCAFÉ® agronomists work to help improve coffee farming methods, and assist farmers in adopting them. Our agronomists support farmers with their knowledge and innovation. This in-depth understanding helps shape ongoing efforts to implement regenerative agriculture practices.
Liliane Céo
Learn more about the important work Liliane does with coffee farmers in Brazil.
All about agriculture
Liliane Céo has always enjoyed a deep love for farming. “When I was little, I saw my grandparents working on their cocoa farm,” she says. “I identified with the environment and was excited by the life of plants.” She followed her heart, studied to be an agronomist, and now helps coffee farmers improve yields with regenerative agriculture practices that help to optimise soil care, improve water efficiency and tailor fertilizer usage to specific soil needs. “My passion for my work is built on my connection with farmers,” she says.
Rock-solid relationships
By engaging directly with coffee farmers like Rafael Bortolini, Liliane contributes to improved harvests. “I show how regenerative agriculture practices can lead to greater productivity,” she says. She approaches each farm differently, initiating a two-way conversation built on trust. “I hear stories in the fields,” she says. “And from these I develop specific techniques to deal with specific challenges.” This allows her to build a tailored approach that's unique to each farm's individual needs and requirements.
“When I was little, I saw my grandparents working on their cocoa farm. I identified with the environment and was excited by the life of plants.”
The benefits of science
Liliane believes that awareness empowers farmers. “I share information and introduce innovative technologies that help them grow more resilient coffee trees,” she says. These healthy crops are essential to a delicious cup of coffee. Her solutions are science-based, yet practical, and range from planting methods and fertilization to irrigation, which supports farmers and enhances resilience to climate challenges. Over time she’s seen the results of her work. “The impact is extremely positive,” she says. “I’ve seen farmers rediscover ways to cultivate coffee in a more conscious way.”
Since 2021, we've had over 800 agronomists working with our network of coffee farmers around the world.
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