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.

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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.

Liliane's deep connection

Rock-solid relationships

By engaging directly with coffee farmers like Rafael Bortolini, Liliane contributes to improved harvests. “I show how regenerative agriculture practices 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.

Two-way conversations

“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.”

Liliane Céo,

NESCAFÉ® Agronomist, Brazil

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. “I’ve seen farmers rediscover ways to cultivate coffee in a more conscious way” she says.

benefits of agronomists for coffee farms

A working collaboration

Since 2021, we've had over 800 agronomists working with our network of coffee farmers around the world.

For more, view our NESCAFÉ® 2030 Plan Progress Report here

FAQ

What is regenerative agriculture?

In line with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform, NESCAFÉ^® defines “regenerative agriculture” as an approach to farming which aims, through practice adoption, to conserve and restore natural resources, primarily soil, as well as water and biodiversity, while capturing carbon in soils and plant biomass, and to support farmers’ livelihoods. Key practices promoted under the NESCAFÉ^® Plan include efficient water use and optimised use of inputs.

Learn more: NESCAFÉ^® Plan 2030 Progress Report 2025

What is resilience?

As defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), resilience is the ability to prevent disasters and crises as well as to anticipate, absorb, accommodate or recover from them in a timely, efficient and sustainable manner. This includes protecting, restoring and improving livelihoods systems in the face of threats that impact agriculture, nutrition, food security and food safety.
For more, view our NESCAFÉ^® 2030 Plan Progress Report here.