Recently, Ervais do Futuro hosted a historic event: the first mechanized harvest of yerba mate in Brazil. Organized in partnership with Emater and supported by Embrapa and Ibramate, the event attracted experts and producers to discuss the future of yerba mate production.
What does this mean for the industry?
Mechanization represents a significant step forward. In an interview with Zero Hora, Emater’s rural extension agent Vivairo Zago explained that labor shortages are a growing challenge, and mechanization offers a promising solution. However, high equipment costs and the rugged terrain of most producing regions in Rio Grande do Sul remain barriers to wider adoption.
Ervais do Futuro’s flat terrain allowed the use of a machine imported from Argentina, demonstrating that innovation is viable under specific conditions. Furthermore, the company plans to innovate further by installing an industrial processing plant, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable modernization.
Impact on the Future of Yerba Mate Production
This initiative exemplifies how technology in agriculture can lead to a more efficient and sustainable production chain. The collaboration with partners such as Emater and Ibramate highlights the importance of teamwork for industry development.
Ervais do Futuro’s innovation is not only a technical solution but also a symbol of how tradition and modernity can work together to enhance a crop so essential to the culture and economy of southern Brazil.
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Credits: Information based on a feature by Zero Hora, one of the leading newspapers in Rio Grande do Sul.
