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A tractor delivers water to a young coffee plant in a coffee plantation in Santo Antonio
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A tractor delivers water to a young coffee plant in a coffee plantation in Santo Antonio
A close up shows a tractor delivering water to a young coffee plant in a coffee plantation in Santo Antonio do Jardim February 6, 2014. In Brazils coffee belt, frost has long been the biggest risk for farmers and commodities traders alike. But after years of migration to warmer confines, farmers here now find themselves scrambling to overcome a unusual threat: blistering heat. January was the hottest and driest month on record in much of southeastern Brazil, punishing crops in the countrys agricultural heartland and sending commodities prices sharply higher in global markets. As signs emerged that the worlds largest coffee crop was withering, futures prices shot up 26 percent over a seven-day stretch to a nine-month high. Picture taken February 6, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS COMMODITIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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This print captures the delicate balance between nature and agriculture in Brazil's coffee belt. In Santo Antonio do Jardim, a young coffee plant receives much-needed water from a tractor amidst the stunning backdrop of a coffee plantation. The close-up shot reveals the intricate details of this crucial moment, as droplets splash onto the plant's leaves. However, this picturesque scene belies a growing concern for farmers and commodities traders alike. Traditionally, frost has been their biggest risk, but now they face an unprecedented challenge: blistering heat. January 2014 marked the hottest and driest month on record in southeastern Brazil, wreaking havoc on crops and driving up global commodities prices. As signs emerged that the world's largest coffee crop was withering under these extreme conditions, futures prices skyrocketed by 26 percent over just seven days. This image serves as a stark reminder of how climate change can disrupt even well-established agricultural practices. The composition of this photograph is truly remarkable - capturing not only the beauty of nature but also highlighting its vulnerability to changing weather patterns. The sun rays piercing through the sky add an atmospheric touch to this snapshot of life on a Brazilian coffee farm. In summary, Paulo Whitaker's print encapsulates both the allure and challenges faced by farmers in Brazil's coffee industry today – showcasing their resilience while raising awareness about environmental threats to our food supply chain.
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