Brasil
EUA
Paraguai
In some regions of Brazil, the first bean harvest of the season is being impacted by adverse weather conditions, compromising grain quality. Moisture content is the most crucial factor in controlling bean quality, both during harvest and storage.
Grains with high moisture levels become more susceptible to fungal growth and microorganism development, affecting their preservation and marketability.
“Moisture directly influences other factors, such as the incidence of pests and the need for artificial drying, making strict monitoring of this parameter essential to ensure the high quality of beans produced in the country,” says Roney Smolareck, agronomist at Loc Solution, a Paraná-based company that sells and rents Motomco-brand grain moisture control equipment.
🌾 Ideal Harvesting Conditions
Producers and specialists recommend harvesting at the ideal time to minimize negative impacts and preserve grain quality. This means that beans should be harvested with a moisture content between 15% and 18%, the optimal maturity point for harvesting.
“In addition, proper storage with temperature and moisture control is essential to prevent losses and ensure a high-quality final product for consumers,” emphasizes Smolareck.
📏 Measuring Bean Moisture: Essential for Quality Control
Bean moisture can be accurately measured using a grain moisture meter. There are both portable and benchtop models designed for precision.
*”Portable grain moisture meters are easy to use and can be taken directly to the field, making them ideal for farmers. The Motomco 999E is recommended for any operation that requires *grain and by-product quality monitoring (except for commercial transactions),” explains Smolareck.
The 999E model features an exclusive app with all the tools a farmer needs to monitor grain moisture, including digital readings, reading history, graphical visualizations, meter activation, and calibration.
📊 Brazil’s Bean Harvest Progress
Currently, over 40% of the bean crop has already been harvested in Brazil. In Paraná, the harvest is in its final stages, with approximately 91% of fields already harvested. The alternating rainy and dry periods have slowed down field operations.
This increased humidity has also intensified late-season diseases and lowered the quality of maturing grains, according to a report from the National Supply Company (Conab).
The expected yield for this season is 341,700 tons from 169,200 hectares planted. Last year, 107,800 hectares were cultivated, producing 160,400 tons.
⚙️ Advanced Moisture Control for Cooperatives and Grain Warehouses
Fernanda Rodrigues da Silva, Customer Relationship Manager at Loc Solution, highlights the Motomco 999 FBI, a model designed for cooperatives, trading companies, and grain storage facilities.
According to her, the semiautomatic model with serial communication is Inmetro-approved. “It features an interactive, user-friendly software, even for those who have never operated the device before,” she explains.
The 999 FBI also includes an exclusive app with everything buyers and sellers need to monitor grain moisture—including digital readings, historical data, graphical analysis, activation and calibration tools, and access to Motomco moisture meter manuals.
📌 With precise moisture control, producers and traders can ensure fair transactions, reduce losses, and maintain the highest quality beans from harvest to storage.
