Solar Energy in Agriculture: Diversifying the Energy Matrix Beyond Cost
Brazilian agribusiness still relies on diesel for 73% of direct field energy. Solar energy in agriculture is about diversifying this matrix, not just saving.
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2026/2027 Harvest Plan and Robotic Micro-mechanisation for Family Farming
The 2026/2027 Farm Plan expands rural credit — but the major transformation for family farming may lie in modular micro-mechanization, not only in larger machines.
Read publicationOpen-air Work: What NR-21 Requires About Sun, Heat, and Rest in the Field
Understand what NR-21 establishes regarding shelter, rest, and sun and heat protection for those working outdoors in Brazilian fields.
Read publicationAgricultural Automation and Rural Employment: Efficiency Without Removing People
Understand why efficiency gains in agriculture can mean business growth and more hiring, not layoffs.
Read publicationAgricultural Robot in Brazil: Overview, Current Stage, and Cost
See the panorama of agricultural robotics in Brazil: what works, what is in validation, and how the Caatinga Rover fits into this scenario.
Read publicationDignity in Rural Work: Removing the Person from the Most Dangerous Task, Not from Employment
How automation can redirect rural workers to higher-value tasks, moving them away from the most arduous and dangerous field activities.
Read publicationHow to Test Caatinga Rover in Your Operation: the Path to Demonstration
See the step-by-step to propose a demonstration or pilot of the Caatinga Rover at your property, cooperative or operation.
Read publicationNR-31 in Practice: Rural Work Safety and the Role of Assisted Equipment
Understand what NR-31 establishes about safety and health at agricultural work, and where assisted equipment can contribute.
Read publicationVegetation Management at Solar Plants: the New Market for Agricultural Robotics
How agricultural robotics can support vegetation management under solar panels, with the Caatinga Rover pilot at Interconnect.
Read publicationHow Much Does Not Automating Cost? The Hidden Price of Repetitive Field Work
A candid reflection on the costs, visible and hidden, of maintaining repetitive manual tasks in the field, without promising specific savings.
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