The irrigation of the coffee plant as an economic alternative to the producer.

The irrigation of the coffee plant as an economic alternative to the producer. The objective of this study was to verify the economic viability of irrigated coffee production with central pivot in countries with goods pluviometric conditions for crops. Four scenarios were analyzed for price level and three different periods of investment project. In accordance with the obtained economic indicators, the irrigation of coffee fields with central pivot are economically superior to the non-irrigated alternative, and is a conditioning factor for increased profitability and risk reduction in coffee cultivation.